The construction of the hugs and snugs sock is cuff down, however; you could certainly make them toe up by stitching the socks backwards. The stitch pattern rows are different for the foot than for the leg, but it would be very easy to convert this to a toe up sock.

Because of the stitch pattern, these socks take a bit more yarn than other socks I have knit with the same yarn; Patons Kroy Sock FX which contains 50 grams (1.75 oz.) and approximately 165 yards (152 M). On the first sock I played yarn chicken and won and on the second sock I played yarn chicken and lost. That being said if you have a foot longer than a size 7 ½ shoe US, you will need 3 balls of the Patons to complete these socks.

Also please note I normally knit my socks on a US size 1 (2.25 mm) or a US size 1.5 (2.5 mm). Depending on the yarn, because not all sock yarn is created equally! LOL When using the Patons, which is a little thicker than most sock yarn, the sock was too small for me to get over my heel on my normal needles, so I went up to a US size 2 (2.75 mm).

Skill Level: Intermediate in that this pattern assumes you have made socks in the past, have an understanding of sock construction and you know how to do basic cuff, heal and toe. These days most people have a favorite way to make heals and toes. I do provide links to heel and toe patterns and pages at the end of the pattern for those of you that have not yet found your favorite or you are in the mood to try something new.

Materials List

Yarn: Fingering Weight – approximately 330 to 420 yards (Sample knit with Two 50 gram balls of Patons® Kroy Socks FX in the Cadet Colorway)

Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) – I used one 24 inch circular needle and magic loop.

Gauge: 30 stitches and 38 rows equals 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinet stitch