These cozy socks work up quickly in a soft and sturdy DK-weight yarn. They are worked in the round from the cuff down, with a durable slipped-stitch heel flap. Dress them up with contrasting cuffs, heels, and toes. Reverse the colors on the second sock to make a fun fraternal pair!

This pattern was designed to be suitable for a first-time sock knitter. Detailed instructions walk you through the entire process, from casting on in the round, working the ribbed leg and the slipped-stitch heel flap, turning the heel, and finishing with a neatly-grafted seamless toe.

Instructions are given for working socks in the round using the magic loop technique, but stitches can be easily divided over double-pointed needles, if preferred.

Sizing:

• Small (fits up to youth US size 4 or women’s US size 6 shoe; approximately 7.5” foot circumference and 8.5” foot length)
• Medium (fits women’s US size 5-10 shoe; approximately 8.5” foot circumference and 9.5” foot length)
• Large (fits women’s US size 9-12 shoe or men’s US size 8-13 shoe; approximately 10” foot circumference and 11” foot length)

Yarn:
CoopKnits Socks Yeah! DK (75% Merino, 25% Nylon DK yarn, 122yd/50g)—1 (2, 2) skeins main color (MC), 1 skein contrast color (CC)
Sample knit in MC 202 (Minos) and CC 204 (Anemol)

To substitute yarn, look for a DK weight with a tight twist. A blend with nylon or silk will increase durability.

Gauge:
13 stitches and 19 rounds per 2” in unstretched stockinette stitch worked in the round.

Note: This is a tighter gauge than normally suggested for DK-weight yarn, to make durable and long-lasting socks.

Fit Notes:

• A well-fitting sock should stretch gently to fit the foot and should measure (unstretched) approximately 1” smaller than the circumference of adult foot (0.5” for a child) and approximately 0.5” shorter than the length of adult foot (0.25” for a child).
• If you are in between sizes, choose the size with the closest circumference, as the length is more easily adjusted.
• The ribbed leg and top of the foot add additional stretch.
• If your calf circumference is considerably larger than your foot circumference, consider beginning your sock with a larger needle size and changing to the correct size approximately halfway down the leg.