Canoodling Socks by Nancy Wheeler

Canoodling Socks

Knitting
October 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches = 4 inches
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
220 - 400 yards (201 - 366 m)
Small, Medium & Large
English
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Ready for cozy season?
The Canoodling Socks are all about snuggly, rhythmic texture and a great fit. Worked from the toe up so you can try them on as you go and use up every last scrap of yarn.
Written for both Fingering and DK weight you can pick your preferred gauge and get canoodling with your yarn stash in no time!

The pattern includes both Fingering & DK sizing. There are 2 separate files that you can download.

Fingering gauge 32 stitches over 4”/10cm on 2.25mm
DK gauge 23 stitches over 4”/10cm on 3.25mm

The pattern looks great on lots of different types of yarn…Give it a try! Check out my tester’s project pages for inspiration.

The sock pattern comes in 3 sizes, in both Fingering and DK and is knit toe-up and starts with my version of a rounded toe.

It has a gusset, a German short row heel turn and slip stitch heel flap for a fantastic fit. The pattern includes an easy to calculate measurement to make sure that you start your gusset in the right spot. There are also video tutorials to support you through this sock construction.

Huge thanks to my test knitters Leanne, Heather J., Rochelle, Beth, Josee, Heather D., Tamara, Mara, Kathy, Lisa, Melinda, Sam, Susannah, Traci and Trudy for their feedback and their beautiful socks.