Striped Socks by Ella Pearson

Striped Socks

Knitting
January 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
98 - 164 yards (90 - 150 m)
35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42
English
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This pattern features a lettuce-leaf cuff edge, a striped stockinette pattern, and a shadow-wrap short-row heel. It works quickly, with the seam on the back of the sock and under the sock for a neater design. This pattern is divided into five parts: cuff, leg, heel, foot, and toe.

Its in-depth descriptions and photo instructions make this pattern suitable for beginner-intermediate knitters. Sizes available range from EU women’s size 35 to 42, with adaptations for smaller/larger sizes.

The gauge for this pattern is 30 sts x 40 rows on 2,5mm needles and medium tension, but needle size and yarn weight can be altered to achieve a larger or smaller sock.

Abbreviations used:

  • Dpn(s) = double pointed needle(s)
  • St(s) = stitch(es)
  • K = Knit
  • Bor = beginning of round
  • Eor = end of round
  • Pm = place marker
  • K2tog = knit two stitches together
  • Yo = yarn over front to back
  • Ssk = slip one stitch from left to right needle knitwise, knit one stitch, slip passed stitch over the knitted stitch

Special stitches used:

  • Lettuce leaf cuff edge
  • Twin stitch (right)
  • Twin stitch (left)
  • Shadow wrap short row

For the special stitches, detailed instructions are provided for the ease of beginner knitters. If you need more visual instructions, a YouTube search will yield plenty of results!

Happy knitting!