This pattern is a replica of the socks that my Oma used to knit for our family, and is great for beginners.

I’ve taken the time to word the pattern so that it is easy to understand, and have included detailed instructions for the trickier parts as well as easier options for those who are just getting started with sock knitting.

The women’s large/men’s small is longer and wider than the women’s small/medium, it also has a deeper instep. The original Oma sock has a relatively short gusset, or instep, which I decided to use as is for the woman’s small/medium as it fits quite comfortably on smaller feet.

Sizing

Size Women’s Small/Medium, Women’s Large/Men’s Small
Dimensions Circumference of leg and foot (when laying flat):
Women’s S/M: 7 1/4”, Women’s L/Men’s S: 7 3/4”
Gauge 9 sts/13 rows = 1” in stockinette

Materials

Yarn

Teal and Gray Socks Regia Blitz Color, Colour 2532 (50g or 210m) 2 skeins
Brown Socks Bumbo Strømpegarn, Colour 131 (50g or 210m) 2 skeins

Needles

Five 2mm dpns (US size 0), or whatever size you need to get gauge

Notions

Stitch markers
1 row counter
1 darning needle