These are my best selling first timer socks. They are perfect for those of us who are ready to try sock knitting but want a simple, seamless project with minimal disruption. The socks are worked cuff down and have an integrated square heel. The heel requires some short row shaping rather than working flat and picking up of stitches.

There is NO picking up of stitches.

For a sock newbie, you need to know these terms:

• M1L M1R
• P2tog
• K2tog

Materials:

60g (70g, 90g) of 4ply sock yarn.

Yarn used in socks pictured is Gamer Crafting Sock 4-ply 75% Merino, 25% Nylon, 400m per 100g in ‘Pride Was A Riot’.

2mm and 2.5mm needles (or size needed to obtain gauge) for working flat.

4 stitch markers.

Darning needle.

Gauge:

32 sts and 38 rows to 10cm/4 inches in stocking stitch on larger needles.

Finished Foot/Leg Circumference:

Size 1: 17.5cm/7 inches

Size 2: 20cm/8 inches

Size 3: 22.5cm/9 inches

Length of leg from cuff to heel is 24cm/9.5 inches.

Foot length from back of heel to toe is 24cm/9.5 inches.