These are classic socks, knitted in the round except for the ribbing. The pattern does require two beds. Two gauges are given allowing the pattern to be knitted on standard, mid-gauge or bulky. This is part of the book Socks of All Sorts vol. 1 which is an instructional volume on various ways of making and sizing socks along with a pattern collection. All machines are addressed. The table of contents for Socks of All Sorts is below:.

Sock fabrics and gauges
helps you to understand the difference between knitting sock and sweater fabrics and how to use the patterns for your machine

Fixing the fit & understanding sock sizes
shows how to substitute yarns and gauges if necessary and make perfectly fitted socks even if you can’t find the yarn given in the pattern or the feet to be fitted are unusual

Working with weights explains the function & type of weights needed for sock knitting

Happy Feet
Classic socks knitted with ribbed tops and circular feet. The feet are seamless. The tops require a seam. Ribber required.

Simple stretch socks
These socks are knitted circular so a ribber is essential. They make use of lycra run-along

Soy Socks
Knitted flat and seamed so no ribber is required. Soy has naturally anti-bacterial properties!

Socks to Dye For
These socks take advantage of self-patterning yarns whether purchased or dyed yourself. The tops are mock rib and the socks are knitted flat so no ribber is required.

Beneath The Surface
Explains how you can dye your own self-patterning yarns.

Summer Socks
Knitted with mock ribbed tops, hung hems and circular. Therefore they have no seams at all. They come off the machine with only the toe to be closed.

Cushion foot socks
Part of the sock is lightly felted to get the cushioned feet. Socks are knitted in 2 yarns to make this possible. A ribber is helpful but not essential

Making socks into slipper socks.

Turkish Delight
An unusual way of knitting flat socks, inspired by sock shapes from Turkey.
Assorted sock tops describes how to make 6 different types and substitute them in the sock patterns for even greater variety and comfort.