In this guide, I’ll show you step-by-step how to knit a double cuff with a heel tab. This technique adds extra comfort and a professional sporty look to your socks. Let’s get started!
Yarn
Classic sock wool, 4-ply (fingering weight).
Yardage: 400–420 m per 100 g (437–459 yards per 100 g).
Cuff Usage: Approximately 10–20 g of yarn is required for the cuff.
Needles & Accessories
Main Needles: 2 pairs of circular needles (2.25 mm US 1 and 2.5 mm), 80–100 cm long for the Magic Loop method.
Techniques Used
Magic Loop Method: Knitting in the round using long circular needles.
German Short Rows (DS): Creating double stitches for seamless turns.
Gauge
36 sts x 44 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4”
Note: Individual tension varies. Please adjust your needle size if necessary to match the gauge. Accurate measurements and fit depend entirely on meeting the specified gauge.