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How to knit basic socks

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How to knit basic socks
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Yarn - Red Heart Super Saver Yarn Frosty Green Fleck acrylic 4 ply worsted weight/ less than one ball needed
Needles - Double pointed US 3 (3.25 mm) 7 in (17.78 cm)
Size - US 8
Complexity - Easy
1. Cast on 40 stitches on two knitting needles.
2. Distribute stitches evenly to 4 needles.
3. Make the ribbing. First row - knit 2, purl 2 for 20 rounds. Hide the other end of the yarn or use it as a starting point marker.
4. Begin knitting a heel. On the right side, knit 20 stitches. On the wrong side, purl the stitches for 15 rows.
5. Reduce the number of stitches. Knit only two last stitches together (k2tog) at the end of each row for 4 rows. Start knitting k2tog on each end of the row for 5 rows or until you will have 6 stitches left.
6. Pick up additional stitches to make total number of stitches equal to 40 sts again. Since you have 6 stitches, it is necessary to pick up other 14 sts or 7 sts on the two knitting needles.
7. Knit the 40 stitches without increasing/decreasing their quantity for 50 rounds or until about one inch to the tip of your toe.
8. Decrease the number of stitches. K2tog on each side of the sock for 11 rounds or until you will have 20 stitches left. Start knitting k2tog all stitches without making any intervals. To make this process easier, do not knit too tightly.
9. Pull the tail inside of the sock.
10. Secure and hide the end of the yarn
Abbreviation
K2tog (knit two stitches together)

shelia shelia's picture
What size needles did you use

What size needles did you use to make these socks?

Sana Sana's picture
I used

I used
US 3 (3.25 mm) and 7 in (17.78 cm) needles

Lene Lene's picture
is there a way I can print

is there a way I can print this conversation?

Vanslyke11937 Vanslyke11937's picture
Thanks for this great pattern

Thanks for this great pattern, going to use this to make my first pair of socks! Question? How do I save the projects for future reference

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Sana Sana's picture
Thank you. I’m glad you like

Thank you. I’m glad you like my work!
Not sure what you mean by “…save the projects for future reference”. My crochet and knitting projects are available here: http://interunet.com/knitting-patterns and you can access any page (project) now or in the future. I do not upload PDF files to download patterns.
Hope it helps

vt2south vt2south's picture
What size needles

What size needles and were are you using them

Sana Sana's picture
Hi vt2south,

Hi vt2south,
The needle size and more you may find in the written instruction (look at the top of the page) or read my reply to shelia. Happy knitting!

vt2south vt2south's picture
What size needles

What size needles and were are you using them

Purrlie Purrlie's picture
How to knit socks

Please clear up some confusion - when you state in the pattern "Size US 8" are referring to needles or US shoe size?

Thanks.

Sana Sana's picture
Hi Purrlie,

Hi Purrlie,
The size US 8 is the shoe size. Above that you may read the size of the needles. Happy knitting!

Tia09 Tia09's picture
Toe

Hello.... I need help on how to dec. the toe. I am new to knitting socks... Thank You :) Love the pattern

Sana Sana's picture
Hi Tia09,

Hi Tia09,
I decreased 2 sts in each round (step 8) until I had 20 sts left. Then I worked k2tog without making any intervals to end. If I did not answer your question, please specify what exactly is not clear for you. Thank you.

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