Striped or solid, this no-nonsense pattern will get you familiar with cuff-down socks on double-pointed needles. Shown in Patons Classic Wool DK Superwash. (Patons Yarns)

Skill Level: Intermediate

Note: Although the linked pattern is titled PATONS BASIC SOCKS, STRIPED I - CHILD (2/4), all sizes are there in the download.

Sizes:
Size / To fit shoe size / Finished foot length

• Child 2-4 years / 1/2 / 5½’’ (14 cm)
• Child 6-8 years / 3/4 / 6½’’ (16.5 cm)
• Woman Small / 5/6 / 8’’ (20.5 cm)
• Woman Medium / 7/8 / 9’’ (23 cm)
• Man Large / 9/10 / 10’’ (25.5 cm)

Yarn Requirements:
Patons® Classic Wool DK Superwash™ (1.75 oz/50 g)
[2/4-6/8-S-M-L]

Solid Version (Shown on Adult):
#12705 (Red) 1-1-2-2-2 ball(s)

Striped Version I (Shown on child 2/4):

• Contrast A: #12008 (Aran) 1 ball
• Contrast B: #12134 (Royal Blue) 1 ball
• 2 colors, 1 ball each

Striped Version II (Shown on child 6/8):

• Contrast A: #12134 (Royal Blue) 1 ball
• Contrast B: #12008 (Aran) 1 ball
• 2 colors 1 ball each

Additional Materials:

• Set of four size 3.5 mm (US 4) double-pointed knitting needles
• Stitch holder
• Stitch marker

Grafting diagram is included in PDF download (July 2012).