If you always wanted to knit socks but you are not keen on using the magic loop or double pointed needles, this could be the pattern you have been waiting for. This pattern is aimed mainly to you! Knitted flat and NO seaming!

Experienced sock knitters (conventional way) might find this also interesting but not sure if enough to make them want to convert to knit flat and pick to join after (NO SEAMING THOUGH).

These socks are knitted flat, using single-pointed needles, circulars, or even longer DPNs, worked back and forth starting with half the sock (half the leg and ankle). The heel features simple shaping, followed by the sole, and then easy shaping for the toes. The construction is unique and, as my testers say, you just need to trust the process! The magic comes when returning to the front of the leg, joining the front and back of the sock as you knit. Keeping the selvedge edges neat is important, and a bit of practice picking up stitches will help. The instructions use picking up stitches through one loop, though some testers prefer both loops for look and feel. Sizes S, M, and L are available, with adjustable foot length and suggestions for a better fit. Gauge is 32 stitches and 46 rows = 10 cm/4 in on 2.5 mm needles, though you can adjust needle size for gauge or desired texture. Many thanks to my wonderful testers!