If you would’ve told me a year ago that I’d be designing a knit sock pattern, then I would’ve laughed because I didn’t even know how to knit a year ago! But, I set a goal in January to knit a pair of socks, and I absolutely fell in love with the process! I’ve now made 7+ pairs (including two of my own designs!) and I see no signs of stopping! There is something so satisfying about knitting something you can immediately enjoy.
I’ve found that there is a lack of free, beautiful and fun sock knitting patterns out there so I thought I’d start sharing the knit sock patterns that I come up with on here! I want everybody to have access to awesome sock patterns and I think offering free patterns takes a little of the scary out of sock making (but I think anybody who can knit, can knit a pair of socks once you get the hang of it!).
This knit sock pattern is beginner friendly and these socks will be the perfect addition to your fall and winter wardrobe. Whether this is your first pair of socks or your 50th, you’re sure to love this simple and meditative sock pattern. These socks work up quickly and are so cozy!
Yarn
For my socks, I used Malabrigo Sock Yarn in Disfraz which was an absolute delight to work it! It is so soft and squishy and I really can’t say enough good things about it! The color was amazing and it’s very fun to work with speckled yarn because you never know where the color is going to end up; I highly recommend it!
While I want everyone to have access to free patterns, I realize ads aren’t for some people which is why I’ve also made up a printable pdf that is available in my Etsy shop! So, if you’re one that likes to print out your patterns so you can write and mark all over them, I’ve got your back, too! Just click below to purchase the affordable printable pdf because every little bit of support helps me to keep putting out new patterns! Thank you!
Alright! Enough chit chat (though I could talk all day long about socks!) and lets get on to the main event! Now, introducing my first knit sock pattern!! I recommend reading through the entire pattern before getting started! Happy knitting!
Materials
- 220-250 yds fingering weight yarn (I used Malabrigo Sock in Disfraz)
- US size 1 needles (DPNs, or 36″ or longer circular for magic loop)
- tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- stitch markers
Gauge
4″ square
54 rows x 54 sts
knit in the round in pattern and blocked
Sizes
Measured around the circumference of the ball of your foot.
S (7″/18cm) M (8″/20cm) L (9″/23cm) XL (10″/25cm)
Abbreviations
CO – Cast on
BOR – Beginning of Round
K – Knit
P – Purl
St – Stitch
PM – Place Marker
SM – Slip Marker
k2tog – Knit 2 together
p2tog – Purl 2 together
ssk – slip slip knit
Rnd – Round
Instructions
CO 54 (60, 72, 78) sts and then join stitches for working in the round. Be sure you don’t twist your stitches when joining!
CUFF
Establish a 1×1 rib pattern (k1, p1) until cuff measures 3/4″
LEG
Round 1: k 5, p 1 around.
Round 2: k 4, p 1, *k 5, p 1. Repeat from * around ending with a k in the last st
Repeat rounds 1 and 2 until desired leg length is reached. I did 3.5″ for my Campfire Socks.
HEEL FLAP
Work in pattern across first 28(30, 36, 40) stitches. We will then begin working heel flap stitches across the next 26(30, 36, 38) stitches.
Row 1: k2, (sl 1, k 1) to end. Turn work
Row 2: sl 1, p to end. Turn work
Row 3: (sl 1, k 1) to end.
Repeat rows 2-3 until heel flap measures 2(2, 2.25, 2.5)”. End after a row 3.
HEEL TURN
Row 1: sl 1, p 13 (15, 18, 19), p2tog,
p1 turn
Row 2: sl 1, k3, ssk, k1, turn
Row 3: sl 1, p 4, p2tog, p 1, turn
Row 4: sl 1, k 5, ssk, k 1 turn
You now have the pattern for the heel turn: sl 1, k or p to one stitch before the gap made by your turn on the previous row, ssk or p2tog, k1 or p1, turn. Continue this pattern until all of your heel stitches have been used up. You should now have 15(17, 20, 21) heel sts.
GUSSET
With the right side of your work facing you, pick up and k 14(16, 18, 20) sts along the left side of heel flap edge, pm, k next 28(30, 36, 40) sts in pattern, pm, pick up and k 14(16, 18, 20) sts along the right side of heel flap. K across heel stitches, then k down the first set of sts you picked up on the left side of heel flap. You are now back at the BOR.
GUSSET DECREASES
Round 1: work in pattern across first 28(30, 36, 40) sts, sm, k 1, ssk,
k to 3 sts before end of round, k2tog, k1.
Round 2: work in pattern across first 28(30, 36, 40) sts, sm, k to BOR
(no decreases).
Repeat rounds 1-2 until you have 54 (60, 72, 78) sts on your needles.
FOOT
Continue working in pattern until your foot is at the desired length before beginning toe decreases and remember to work the pattern in only the first 28(30, 36, 40) sts and stockinette on the last half of your sts!
TOE DECREASE
I begin my toe decreases when the sock reaches the tip of my pinky toe. If the socks you are knitting are a gift or you can’t try them on easily, then the Craft Yarn Council has the following length guidelines for the foot of a sock, which are measured from the back of the heel to the end of the toe.
All sizes are US
Women’s shoe sizes 4-6.5: 8-9″ (20.25-23cm)
W‘s shoe sizes 7-9.5: 9.25-10″ (23.25-25.5cm)
W’s shoe sizes 10-12.5: 10.25-11″ (26-28cm)
Men’s shoe sizes 6-8.5: 9.25-10″ (23.25-25.5cm)
M’s shoe sizes 9-11.5: 10.25-11″ (26-28cm)
M’s shoe sizes 12-14: 11.25-12″ (28.5-30.5cm)
You will want to start shaping your toe approximately 1.5″ (3 cm) before the end of your desired foot length.
TOE DECREASES
Rnd 1: k1, ssk, k until 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k1, sm, k1, ssk, k until 3 sts before BOR, k2tog, k1.
Rnd 2: K around.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until 22 (28, 32, 38) sts remain.
Close your toe using the kitchener stitch.
FINISHING
Weave in ends and then block your socks!
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