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Keito socks are designed to make sock knitting enjoyable, straightforward, and hassle-free. Featuring comfortable ribbing and a cleverly constructed heel knitted in the round, the pattern eliminates the need for picking up stitches or working short rows, making it a streamlined and satisfying knit from start to finish.

With five sizes and instructions for both cuff-down and toe-up construction, you can choose the method that suits you best. The simple, efficient construction is also especially well suited to two-at-a-time (TAAT) knitting, making it easier than ever to finish a perfectly matching pair.

Written for fingering, sport, and worsted weight yarns, the pattern offers plenty of flexibility to create cozy, comfortable socks for every season. Whether you’re knitting your first pair or adding another favourite to your handmade wardrobe, these socks are a versatile project you’ll love coming back to.

FINGERING

Sizes

XS, S, M, L, XL, (48, 54, 60, 66, 72 sts) recommended foot circumference 17-17.5, 19.5–20.5, 21–22, 23–24, 25–26.5 cm / 6.7-6.9, 7.7-8.1, 8.25-8.7, 9.1-9.45, 9.85-10.45 inches.

The socks finished circumference after blocking not stretched 13.3, 15.5, 16.6, 18.3, 20 cm / 5.25, 6, 6.5, 7.25, 7.75 inches.

Yarn

Fingering weight yarn, 70-100 g. The sample socks were knitted with Holst Garn Highland / size 3 (80% Highland wool, 20% Nylon, 209 m / 229 yds per 50 g) in colourway Crystal (marled black and white) and Novita Viola / size 1 (Wool 80%, Nylon 20%, 200 m / 219 yds per 50 g) in colourway Tatti.

Needles & notions

2.75 mm/ US 2 circular needle (80 cm/ 32 inches long or longer) or size to meet the gauge
markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

36 sts x 48 rows = 10x10 cm/ 4x4 inches in 2/1 rib after blocking

SPORT

Sizes

XS, S, M, L, XL, (42, 48, 56, 60, 66 sts) recommended foot circumference 15.9-16.6, 18.2-19, 21-22, 22.7-23.8, 25-26.2 cm / 6.25-6-55, 7.2-7.5, 8.25-8.7, 8.93-9.35, 9.85-10.3 inches.

The socks finished circumference after blocking not stretched 14, 16, 18.5, 20, 22 cm / 5.5, 6.3, 7.25, 7.85, 8.7 inches

Yarn

Sport weight yarn, 70-120 g. The sample socks (size M) were knitted with Lana Grossa Meilenweit 6-ply (80% Wool, 20% Nylon, 390 m / 427 yds per 150 g) in colourway 9244 Light Grey Mottled. Size S socks were knitted with Lang Yarns Super SOXX 6ply (75% Wool, 25% Nylon, 410 m / 448 yds per 150g) in colourway 015 Rust.

Needles & notions

3.25 mm/ US 3 circular needle (80 cm/ 32 inches long or longer) or size to meet the gauge
markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

30 sts x 42 rows = 10x10 cm/ 4x4 inches in 2/1 rib after blocking

WORSTED

Sizes

XS/XS with higher instep, S, M, L, XL (36, 42, 48, 54, 60 sts) recommended foot circumference 17.5-18.3, 20.5-21.3, 23.5-24.4, 26.5-27.4, 29.4-30.5 cm / 6.9-7.2, 8.1-8.4, 9.25-9.6, 10.4-10.8, 11.6-12 inches.

The socks finished circumference after blocking not stretched 15, 17.5, 20, 22.5, 25 cm / 5.9, 6.9, 7.85, 8.85, 9.85 inches

Yarn

Worsted weight yarn, 100-150 g or the same amount of fingering weight yarn held doubled. The sample socks (size XS with size S heel) were knitted with Malabrigo Yarn Ultimate Sock held doubled (75% Merino, 25% Nylon, 384 m / 420 yds per 10 g) in colourways 63 Natural and 142 Caramel and used 90 g. Size M socks were knitted with Lang Yarns Touring (75% Wool, 25% Nylon, 100 m / yds per 50g) in colourway 0122 and used 100 g.

Needles & notions

3.75 mm/ US 5 circular needle (80 cm/ 32 inches long or longer) or size to meet the gauge
markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

24 sts x 34 rows = 10x10 cm/ 4x4 inches in 2/1 rib after blocking