An easily-memorized pattern of knit and purl stitches create the basketweave pattern of this lightning-fast sock.

Techniques used: knit, purl, slipping stitches, working in the round, increase and decrease, picking up stitches, short rows, Kitchener stitch

Materials
◆◆ Cascade 220 Superwash light
worsted weight yarn, 100% wool
(3.5oz/100g/220yd/200m per skein):
◇◇ 11,2 skein(s) #295
(purple heather)
◆◆ Size US 5/3.75mm circular needle
at least 32” long, or set of double
pointed needles
◆◆ Three stitch markers, one different
from the others to indicate beginning
of round (BOR)
◆◆ Tapestry needle

Sizes
Small: US women’s shoe sizes 3-6
(finished sock measurements: circumference
6.75” (17.2cm), length 7.65”
(19.43cm))
Medium: US women’s shoe sizes 7-9
(finished sock measurements: circumference
7.75” (19.7cm), length 8.5”
(21.6cm))
Large: US women’s shoe sizes 10-12
(finished sock measurements: circumference
8.75” (22.2cm), length 9.35”
(23.7cm))