Grandpa Socks are classic warm men’s socks worked from the cuff down in the round using a set of double-pointed needles. The leg and instep feature a simple textured pattern with small cable crossings, while the sole is worked in stockinette stitch. The heel is shaped back and forth with decreases and picked-up edge stitches. The toe is shaped with paired decreases and grafted using Kitchener stitch.

Skill level:
Confident beginner. You should be comfortable knitting in the round, following a simple cable pattern, working decreases, and picking up stitches.

Yarn:
Novita 7 Brothers Nummi — 76% wool, 20% polyamide, 4% viscose; 100 g / 200 m.
You may substitute another yarn that allows you to obtain the stated gauge.

Yarn usage:
EU sizes 40–41: 1 skein, including a gauge swatch
EU sizes 42–45: 2 skeins; some yarn will remain

Needles and tools:
A set of 3.5 mm double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

• Cable needle
• Stitch markers, including a beginning-of-round marker
• Tapestry needle for Kitchener stitch and weaving in ends

Gauge:
18 sts and 28 rnds = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked in the round, after blocking.

Sizes:
The pattern is written in one width and is designed to fit EU shoe sizes 40–45. The foot length is adjusted while knitting.

Pattern includes:
Detailed written instructions, a stitch-pattern chart, step-by-step photos, and links to video tutorials for selected techniques.

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The yarn and needles for this project are available at hollywool.eu.