Foundation Socks by Rachel Coffman

Foundation Socks

Knitting
May 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
36 stitches and 50 rows = 4 inches
US 1 - 2.25 mm
400 - 450 yards (366 - 411 m)
56, 64, 72
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

There’s nothing like having a strong foundation. It doesn’t matter what you’re doing; if you’re foundation isn’t strong, you’re going to struggle. This is my version of a vanilla sock and the foundation I keep returning to whenever I’m knitting socks. I hope this pattern helps strengthen your foundation in sock knitting as well.

This pattern is written for the Magic Loop but can be adapted to your favorite sock knitting technique.

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