Favourite Socks DK is the DK-weight version of my ‘Black Cat Favourite Socks’ design, which is the result of many years of knitting socks and honing my preferred techniques along with finding the best fit.

They are worked toe-up using a short row heel with added shaping to accommodate the instep. They come in 6 adult sizes, with tips on how to modify to fit your foot.

If you love my original pattern, you’ll love how quick and easy it is to knit up the DK version!

Sizing:
This pattern comes in 6 adult sizes, to fit a foot circumference of (8.5, 9, 9.25)(9.75, 10, 10.5) inches / (21.5, 23, 23.5)(24.5, 25.5, 26.5) centimetres

Pattern includes a chart for size measurements and recommend ease, as well as notes on how to custumize the fit to suit your exact measurements.

Needles:
3.25 mm / US Size 3 needles

Or needle sizes to obtain gauge

Notions:
Tapestry needle (for finishing)
Stitch Markers- removable

Yarn:
Any DK-weight sock yarn can work. For maximum durability, I recommend finding a blend of wool and nylon, but you can also use a 100% wool yarn if it’s a strong wool and/or spun at a tight twist. To be safe, use yarns intended for sock knitting. Find a yarn with approx. 200-220 metres per 100g skein.

Since DK-weight sock yarns are less commonly available, you can also use a standard sock-weight yarn (fingering weight) held double to meet gauge.

Some of the yarns I’ve successfully used for this sock pattern:
• Manos Del Uruguay Allegria Grande
• Opal 8ply sock yarn
• Union Fibre DK Sock
• I have also made several pairs using 2 strands of 4ply sock yarn held together

Approximate amounts required: 150-250 metres / 164-273 yards in total

Total metreage listed spans from Size 1 “Shorties” through Size 6 “Full length”, and varies a lot depending on yarn chosen. For most sizes, you can get away with 100g in total, but for the upper sizes and especially full lengths, 150g is a safer bet.
Toe-up construction means you can easily adjust the length to suit your yarn!