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DETAILS
These socks are the sum total of all the requests I have received over the past 6 years from when I first released their toe-up counterpoint, the DRK Everyday Socks. Team Cuff Down - these are for you! This pattern includes 11 sizes and 3 different sole versions for fit and style preferences. They utilize a traditional heel flap and gusset and I love to wear them slouchy, straight or cuffed and they are the perfect base for jazzing up with some stripes or color blocking!

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SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8)(9, 10, 11)
To fit: Baby (Toddler, Children S, M, L)(Women - S, M, L)Men - S, M, L

FINISHED UNSTRETCHED FOOT CIRCUMFERENCE
4.25 (5.25, 5.25, 6, 6)(6, 7, 8)(7, 8, 9)”
10.5 (13, 13, 15.5, 15.5)(15.5, 18, 20.5)(18, 20.5, 23) cm
Recommended fit is 0.25-1”/1-2.5 cm of negative ease in circumference (when measured at the widest part of the foot).

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are approx. for total yarn used per pair. Sock yarn can vary drastically from brand to brand and the amount will vary depending on foot length, gauge and modifications.

Fingering Weight Wool Yarn
21 (35, 50, 56, 72)(75, 90, 108)(96, 114, 133) g
84 (140, 200, 224, 288)(300, 360, 432)(384, 456, 532) yds
77 (128, 183, 205, 263)(274, 329, 395)(351, 417, 486) m

SUGGESTED YARN
For these socks I chose a bouncy sock yarn with a blend of superwash merino wool and nylon for ease of care of a little added strength.

The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Highwood Sock 80% superwash Merino/ 20% Nylon (100 g/400 yd/366 m)
V1 (Ribbed Sole) - 1 (1, 1, 1, 1)(1, 1, 2)(1, 2, 2) skein/s Juniper (Turquoise)
V2 (Ribbed Arch) - 1 (1, 1, 1, 1)(1, 1, 2)(1, 2, 2) skein/s Daddy State of Mind (Yellow)
V3 (Stockinette Sole) - 1 (1, 1, 1, 1)(1, 1, 2)(1, 2, 2) skein/s Holy Matrimony (green)

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
US 1/2.25 mm - 32”/80 cm circular for Magic Loop
(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.)

NOTIONS
Removable/clippable marker, (2) fixed markers (Versions 2 & 3 only), tapestry needle, row counter (recommended) and scissors.

GAUGE
36.5 sts & 48 rnds = 4”/10 cm
Measured over k2, p2 ribbing in the round, after blocking.

TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN
Twisted German Cast On
Knitting
Purling
Working in the round
Working Flat
Magic Loop (optional)
Heel Flap & Gusset Shaping
Short Rows
Picking up stitches
Decreasing
Slipping stitches
Kitchener stitch

YARN SUBSTITUTION IDEAS
Most fingering weight wool yarns will work great in this pattern! Thanks to the hugging nature of ribbing, all of my testers found that the socks offer a great fit for lots of different feet. You may want to choose a yarn specifically made with socks in mind, so that they hold up better over time (IE something that includes nylon, silk or mohair for added strength.) Don’t be afraid to stash bust and throw in some random stripes (like I did on my yellow pair), or even do some color blocking to use up odds and ends!