Soft Rib Socks is a versatile unisex pattern for both women and men. The stretchy 2 × 2 rib provides a comfortable fit, with adjustable leg and foot lengths.

Worked from the cuff down, the socks feature a ribbed heel flap, gusset shaping, and a classic wedge toe finished with Kitchener stitch. Knit them on double-pointed needles or circular needles using Magic Loop.

Sizes: EU 36–38 / 39–42
Foot circumference: 22–24 / 24–26 cm

Choose your size primarily by foot circumference.

Yarn: DROPS Fiesta or another yarn that gives the stated gauge. Approximately 100–150 g / 220–330 m for a pair, depending on size and length.

Needles: 3 mm, or the size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge: 24–26 sts × 32–34 rnds = 10 × 10 cm in 2 × 2 rib after washing and blocking, measured relaxed without stretching, using 3 mm needles.

Skill level: Confident beginner.

The pattern includes step-by-step instructions for two sizes and video tutorial links for the cast-on, joining in the round, Magic Loop, and Kitchener stitch.

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