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This versatile sock knitting pattern is worked in the round and includes both cuff-down and toe-up constructions, giving you the flexibility to knit your perfect pair your way. Designed for fingering weight yarn, it includes both written instructions and a high-resolution chart for each of the motifs, so you can confidently choose the format that works best for you.

You’ll find clear instructions for a classic heel flap and gusset, along with links to alternative heel options, allowing you to customise the fit to suit your feet and knitting preferences.

With multiple sizes included, achieving a comfortable, well-fitting sock with the intended negative ease is simple. This sock knitting pattern is written with magic loop in mind, but can easily be adapted for double-pointed needles if that’s your preferred method.

To support you every step of the way, you’ll also have access to a curated resource page featuring yarn substitution ideas and a helpful technique playlist, everything you need to cast on with confidence and finish with pride.

QUICK OVERVIEW
Construction: Toe-up and Cuff-down
Skill Level: Easy
Sizes: 11 sizes
Yarn: Fingering weight
Techniques used: Working in the round, short rows, grafting, increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches, eyelets, texture
Heel: Heel flap & gusset (modifiable)
Needle method: Magic loop (DPN and mini-circular friendly)

SIZE INFORMATION
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) — larger sizes are in bold throughout the pattern to help differentiate the multiple sizes.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
(Measured around the ball of the foot)
6.25 (6.75, 7.25, 7.75, 8.25, 8.75, 9.25, 9.75, 10.25, 10.75, 11.25)” / 16 (17, 18.5, 19.5, 21, 22, 23.5, 25, 26, 27.5, 28.5) cm circumference. Select a size from the finished measurements that is 1-1.5” / 2.5-4 cm smaller than your foot circumference. These socks are worn with negative ease.

GAUGE
Gauge is crucial for achieving the correct fit. Changes in gauge will affect the size of your finished socks.
Stockinette gauge: 32 stitches by 40 rounds = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking.
Pattern motif gauge: 30 stitches by 40 rounds = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
MC: Approx. 200-437 yd / 183-400 m of fingering weight yarn (depending on the length of your foot and leg)
CC1: Approx. 30 (36, 42, 48, 55, 62, 69, 77, 86, 95, 104) yd / 27 (33, 38, 44, 50, 57, 63, 70, 79, 87, 95) m of fingering weight yarn
CC2: Approx. 25 (27, 29, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46) yd / 23 (25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 38, 40, 42) m of fingering weight yarn

SUGGESTED YARN
Hypnotic Yarn — Plush Sock
85% Superwash Merino 15% Nylon
437 yd / 400 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein
MC: Sally
CC1: Oogie Boogie
CC2: Jack the Pumpkin King
https://hypnoticyarn.com/

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
US1 (2.25 mm) 40” / 100 cm circular needles, or size required to get gauge

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, stitch markers (3)

LOW-VISIBILITY & SCREEN READER FORMAT A low-visibility and a screen-reader-accessible version of this pattern are available with this pattern purchase. The low-visibility format is 24pt print in Arial, black font, no italics, and contains written directions (there are no charts to work from). The screen reader format has all the items mentioned above, contains no abbreviations, and accessibility was checked by the read-aloud function on both a Windows PC and Android device.

This pattern has been professionally tech-edited.