This is a #SizeInclusive basic pattern for cuff-down, vanilla, shortie socks in 7! sizes. It utilizes a standard cuff, heel flap and gusset, and 2 types of toe decreases.
Instructions are included for a longer leg, if desired.

This is a learn-how-to-knit-SOCKS pattern. :)

It’s an easy pattern to follow for a beginning knitter who has a basic knowledge of casting on, knit, purl, decreases, and is comfortable using your needles of choice.
(i.e. Magic loop, 2 Circulars, DPNs or 9” Circulars)

It could be used as a learn-to-knit pattern if a new knitter is willing/able to research the basic techniques expected for this pattern:
casting on, knit, purl, decreases, knitting in the round, use of needles of your choice

Included in the pattern are video tutorials for:
1) Picking up the gusset stitches on your heel flap.
2) How to kitchener graft the toes of your socks.
3) Starting the heel flap:
Demonstrated using 4 different needle methods
(2 circulars, 4 or 5 DPNs, 9 inch circular, magic loop)
4) Starting and finishing the heel turn, including detailed instruction on “knitting to the gap”.

Available in these sizes:
XXS (XS, S, M) L, XL, 2XL

With a finished foot circumference of:
5 (6, 7, 8) 9, 10, 11 inches and
12.75 (15.25, 17.75, 20.25) 22.75, 25.5, 28 cm
(cm rounded to the nearest .25)

Recommended needle size:
US 1 (2.25mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge:
8 stitches/11 rounds = 1 inch/2.5 cm in Stockinette
32 stitches/44 rounds = 4 inches/10 cm in Stockinette

Notions:
Stitch markers, Tapestry Needle, Scissors, Tape Measure, Extra needle(s) to pick up stitches and/or knit the heel flap/heel turn (same size you’re using to knit the socks)

Approximate amount of yarn needed:
Grams:
20 (30, 40, 50) 60, 70, 80
Yardage/Meterage:
95 (140, 185, 235) 280, 325, 370 yards
85 (130, 170, 215) 260, 300, 340 meters
~ The yarn amounts are a guide based on test knitting, rounded up.
~ You may require a bit more or less yarn due to the natural variance in foot lengths.
~ If you choose to add to the leg length, you will need more yarn.

~ Recommended yarns are just suggestions. Any fingering weight sock yarn, whether commercial or indy-dyed, will work for this pattern.

Tester final feedback about what they liked best/other comments about the pattern:
“I found that for once the sizes were right.”
“The wide variety of sizes as opposed to the usual 1-3 options is fantastic.”
“A super fun and quick knit”
“Everything was simple and clear.”
“I loved the options for the toe.”
“It is a very quick knit and has some great options with the finish of the toe.”
“It’s simplicity. It’s ease of knitting.”
“The color gradation of the sizes.”
“The color coding for the different sizes is nice.”
“The link to instructions on how to pick up sts for the gusset was an excellent choice.”
“The way to pick up stitches at the heel”
“Clarity. Also the pick up for gusset stitches.”
“Overall great pattern and an absolute joy to test.”
“All of the instructions were very detailed and clear and I appreciated the links to techniques that beginner knitters might otherwise be unfamiliar with.”
“I think for a knitter new to socks this would be a great pattern option as the instructions are clear. The steps and process is more fully explained than many basic sock patterns. It’s also a great pattern for knitting socks recipe style since it can be adapted to different stitch patterns, length of leg, etc. The number of sizes offered also make it a good go-to pattern since one could use it to make socks as gifts for many ages of people.”

Tester final feedback about what they liked least about the pattern:
“I like all about it.”
“I cannot think of anything.”
“I prefer simple heels (this is a very personal opinion :) )”
“Nothing.”
Note: This space was left blank by several testers

Thank you, Thank you to all my wonderful testers! I could not have done this without your feedback along the way to fine-tune and tweak the pattern.
I appreciate every one of you!