Sized for both men and women, cuff-down socks using a traditional Welsh heel. (If you are a new sock knitter, I recommend knitting this pattern first, before attempting these socks.)
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Sizes: Women and men, any shoe size, average width
Needles: Size US 1.5 (2.5mm) needles (your choice – double-pointed, magic loop, or 9” circulars)
Yarn: 100 grams of fingering weight yarn (also called sock yarn or 4ply yarn), men’s crew socks will likely take more than 100 grams
Additional Materials: tapestry needle for weaving ends
Gauge: 8.5 stitches per inch in stockinette
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The yarn I used in the photo above: Urth Uneek Sock, color 57
The yarn I used in the other socks I knit from this pattern:
Light blue women’s socks – Vidalana Delight Sock by KnitCrate, in color Morning.
Green men’s socks – Vidalana by Knitcrate, in color Tapenade
The book I reference – The History of Hand Knitting by Richard Rutt.
My sock blockers are from Knit Picks.








