Please note: This is for a PDF knitting pattern for hiking socks, not for a finished pair of socks. You will receive a PDF copy of the pattern emailed to the email address you provide to Ravelry.

A stress-free pattern for cuff down hiking socks, though they also make rather excellent slipper/lounging socks for toasty toes at home.

The two row pattern repeat is easy to memorise, and the pattern is suitable for a beginner sock knitter who has some experience of knitting in the round. Guidance notes are included for both DPN and magic loop methods.

The yarn used can be DK or aran weight (for non-UK knitters, this is equivalent to 8 or 10-ply, or a medium worsted weight #4) with added nylon for strength and wear. It gives a long-lasting pair of good boot socks and the thicker yarn also makes them fast to knit – perfect for a last-minute gift for the wayfarer in your life.

They’ll keep toes warm on the trails and the eye of partridge heel not only looks good, but is also squishy and soft to help keep feet comfortable. The pattern is ribbed throughout so the socks will be stretchy and forgiving for different foot shapes, and you can easily adjust the height of the leg and the length of the foot as you go along.

SIZING
Sizing is based on foot circumference at the widest part and covers most people from children through to large adults:
Extra Small (up to 18cm/ 7 inches), Small (18-20cm/ 7-8 inches), Medium (20-23cm/ 8-9 inches), Large (23-26cm/9-10 inches) and Extra Large (26cm/ 10 inches and above)

MATERIALS
Yarn suggestions
CoopKnits Socks Yeah! DK
Opal 8-ply sock yarns
WYS Colour Lab Sock DK
(Novita 7 Veljesta is also recommended but is harder to find)
Smaller sizes/shorter socks may need only 100-150g, but larger sizes and/or socks with longer cuffs will need roughly 150g-200g depending on sizing and meterage.

For indoor slipper/lounging socks you can use any regular DK or aran/worsted yarn, though do keep in mind that regular yarn won’t stand up to heavy wear.

Needles
4-5 mm DPNs or circular needle (or size needed for correct gauge) plus the next size up for casting on.

Notions
3 stitch markers
A smaller DPN or crochet hook can be useful for picking up stitches but isn’t crucial
Tapestry/wool needle for sewing in ends

GAUGE
22sts and 28 rows over 10cm/4 inches in stockinette stitch. The row count isn’t crucial because the length of the leg and foot are easily adjustable. However, it’s worth taking the time to get the stitch count right so your finished socks are well-fitting - adjust the needle size to obtain the correct gauge.