For this design, I decided to include all my favorite elements of a hand knit sock. There’s a 1x1 twisted rib, a simple repeat running down the foot with a little ribbing for best fit, and form fitting heels and toes without excess bunching fabric. Opting for a neutral grey by Life in the Long Grass in their 75/25 base, which caught my eye at Loop London, and US 1.5 (2.5mm) needles, the fabric works into a tough but stretchy sock, perfect for all different sizes of feet. This design works best with a neutral or a soft speckle yarn for a more sophisticated and classic look but contrasting heels, toes, and cuffs could make them very unique and fun.

Specifics

Yarn:
I used Life in the Long Grass in their 75/25 base
I used 62.2 grams (290 yards) for a women’s US 10.5 (EU 41) shoe size with an 7.5 inch (19 cm) leg
Needles:
US 1.5 2.5 mm, in preferred method for knitting on small circumferences
I used 32 inch needles for magic loop
Gauge:
This is a fingering weight project
19 sts by 24 sts in 2 inches with gauge needles, unblocked, in stockinette
Sizes:
Three sizes 1(2)3
Size 1 is 56 sts (5.9 inches 15cm circumference, pre-block)
Size 2 (sample size) is 64 sts (6.75 inches 17.1cm circumference, pre-block)
Size 3 is 72 sts (7.6 inches 19.3cm circumference, pre-block)