Drambuie Socks, much like the drink from which they get their name, are a pleasantly sweet knit, with just enough kick to be interesting. This design is suitable for even first time sock knitters, with an easily memorized stitch pattern, no grafting or seams, simplified fleegle-inspired heel requiring no picking up of gusset stitches, no gaps to close, and easy customization for fit.

Skill Level:
Intermediate, but may be suitable for advanced or adventurous beginners.

Finished Size:
Child’s Size SM, MD, LG, Adult size SM, MD, LG, XL, XXL (foot circumference of 4.5”, 5.5”, 6.5”, 7”, 8”, 9”, 10”, 11”). For a description and illustration of sock measurements, please see Beth A Reed Designs - General Info

Tools & Materials:
Yarn – Approximately 25-150 grams of fingering-weight sock yarn (exact amount depends on sock size and height).

Needle – 32” circular needle, US 1 (2.25mm), or size needed to obtain gauge. A second circular of the same size may be helpful when setting the heel but is not necessary. If substituting dpns divide stitches evenly between 4 needles, treating dpns 1&2 as N1 and dpns 3&4 as N2. If using two circular needles, use one for N1 and the other for N2.

Notions – 3 stitch markers (optional but recommended), tapestry needle to weave in ends, scissors.

Gauge:
40 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch. Pattern instructions include 10% negative ease in width but are exact length of foot. Take time to check gauge! If your gauge doesn’t match (too few stitches per inch), use a smaller needle or knit a smaller size. Socks knit at a looser gauge don’t hold up to wear very well – it’s worth the extra effort to get smaller stitches.