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Simple Handspun Socks

A super simple magic loop sock pattern written with handspun or your favorite fingering weight yarn in mind.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/simple-handspun-socks • Posted by Sand And Sky Creations

Although the pattern is written for magic loop, it could quite easily be adapted for double pointed needles or two-at-a-time sock construction.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

4 h 00

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

Although the pattern is written for magic loop, it could quite easily be adapted for double pointed needles or two-at-a-time sock construction.

Instructions

  1. Toe Using Judy's Magic Cast On, CO 26 sts (13 per needle). Attach safety pin or split ring marker to note the beginning of the round. Round 1: Knit Round 2: * K1, M1, knit to one stitch before the end of needle 1 , M1, K1 * repeat directions for needle 2. Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 a total of 6 more times. (54 sts – 27 sts per needle).

  2. Foot Knit even until sock measures approximately 2” less than the desired foot length.

  3. Short Row Heel Knit 27. These will be your instep stitches. Hold stitches until finished working the heel. The next 27 sts will be your heel stitches. Work as following: Knit 26, wrap and turn. Purl 25, wrap and turn. Knit 24, wrap and turn. Purl 23, wrap and turn. Knit 22, wrap and turn. Purl 21, wrap and turn. Knit 20, wrap and turn. Purl 19, wrap and turn. Knit 18, wrap and turn. Purl 17, wrap and turn. Knit 16, wrap and turn. Purl 15, wrap and turn. Knit 14, wrap and turn. Purl 13, wrap and turn. Knit 12, wrap and turn. Purl 11, wrap and turn. Knit 10, wrap and turn. Purl 9, wrap and turn. Knit 9, pick up wrap and wrapped stitch and knit together, wrap and turn. Purl 10, pick up wrap and wrapped stitch and purl together, wrap and turn. Knit 11, pick up wraps and wrapped stitch and knit together, wrap and turn. Purl 12, pick up wraps and wrapped stitch and purl together, wrap and turn. Knit 13, pick up wraps and wrapped stitch and knit together, wrap and turn. Purl 14, pick up wraps and wrapped stitch and purl together, wrap and turn. Knit 15, pick up wraps and wrapped stitch and knit together, wrap and turn. Purl 16, pick up wraps and wrapped stitch and purl together, wrap and turn. Knit 17, pick up wraps and wrapped stitch and knit together, wrap and turn. Purl 18, pick up wraps and wrapped stitch and purl together, wrap and turn. Knit 19, pick up wraps and wrapped stitch and knit together, wrap and turn. Purl 20, pick up wraps and wrapped stitch and purl together, wrap and turn. Knit 21, pick up wraps and wrapped stitch and knit together, wrap and turn. Purl 22, pick up wraps and wrapped stitch and purl together, wrap and turn. Knit 23, pick up wraps and wrapped stitch and knit together, wrap and turn. Purl 24, pick up wraps and wrapped stitch and purl together, wrap and turn. Knit 25, pickup wraps and wrapped stitch and knit together. Do not turn work. Knit 27 instep sts. Pick up wraps and remaining wrapped stitch and knit together. Knit to the end of the round.

  4. Leg Continue knitting in the round until your sock reaches 2” less than your desired length.

  5. Ribbing * K2, P2 * around for 2”. BO with a larger needle or with your favourite stretchy bind off technique and sew in ends. Repeat these directions for the second sock and enjoy your fun new socks!