This sock tutorial uses 9″ circular needles instead of double-pointed needles or magic loop. For more information on using 9″ circulars and a needle review, see my Using 9″ Circulars video. Other details – these socks are toe-up, use German Short Rows (instead of traditional wraps & turns), and an afterthought heel. Pattern includes links to a four-part video tutorial (video below), and instructions for both DK/Sport weight yarn and Sock/Fingering weight yarn.
DK/Sport Weight Socks
Size: Women’s average width, any shoe size
Needles: Size US 3 (3.25mm) 8” or 9” circular needles and double-pointed needles
Yarn: 100 grams DK or Sport weight yarn (also called 8-ply yarn)
Additional Materials: Size G or H crochet hook, a few feet of worsted-weight scrap yarn in a contrasting color, tapestry needle for weaving ends
Gauge: 6.5 stitches per inch in stockinette
Fingering Weight Socks
Size: Women’s average width, any shoe size
Needles: Size US 1.5 (2.5mm) 8” or 9” circular needles and double-pointed needles
Yarn: 100 grams of fingering weight yarn (also called sock yarn or 4ply yarn)
Additional Materials: Size G or H crochet hook, a few feet of worsted-weight scrap yarn in a contrasting color, tapestry needle for weaving ends
Gauge: 8 stitches per inch in stockinette
Pattern + links to four-part video, $8 US via PayPal
Information on things you’ll see in this video:
The yarn I used in my finished Sport/DK weight socks is Knit Picks Hawthorne Sport Multi in color Irvington, sport weight, 258 yards. The contrasting color I used at the toe and heel is some leftover Lion Brand LB Collection Superwash Merino.
The yarn I used in my finished fingering weight socks is Knit Picks Hawthorne Speckle Handpaint in Granite Speckle, fingering weight, 357 yards. The contrasting color I used at the toe and heel is some leftover Lion Brand LB Collection Superwash Merino.
The yarn I used for demonstration is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky.
The pink notions box I use to hold my stitch markers can be found here.
The nail polish I’m wearing is by Julep, color “Ilga”.
My silver ring is actually a knitting needle gauge, and can be found here.