NOTES

These are my first hand dyed, handspun socks. It was quite the process, but I must say that I feel very cosy when I am wearing these time intensive socks.

PATTERN NOTES {Vanilla Toe-Up Socks]

• CO 8 (Judy’s Magic Cast On)

• US 1, 2.25mm, two-at-a-time socks, magic loop

• Alternate between Increase rounds [M1R, M1L (both needles)] and Knit rows until 44 stitches (22 stitches each needle)

• Knit rows until foot reaches 7.5”

• Fleegle Heel (used the tutorials under resources)

• After heel rows, add increases to each needle (every other row) until there are 48 stitches (26 stitches each needle) — to best fit my ankle width

• Knit until I like the sock length (or to use up as much yarn as possible)

• Finish with a 1x1 rib and use tubular bind-off for stretchy rib finish

RESOURCES

• Fleegle Heel + Fleegle Heel No Holes

• SSP // Very Pink Knits // Youtube

• Tubular Bind Off in the Round // Knitting with Suzanne Bryan // Youtube

Final Thoughts

This is my go-to vanilla sock pattern. One change to consider, if I could do it again, I think I would add 4 more stitches after the heel to give a bit more room for the 1x1 rib or go up several sizes of knitting needles after the heel.