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Back to Basics: Socks - For every newbie out there who dares to take up the challenge, this beginner-friendly sock pattern has got you covered with toe-up and cuff-down constructions, multiple sizes, fingering and DK weight options, and helpful resources.

Discover your favorite heel—whether it’s a traditional flap and gusset or something more elaborate—you’ll find options for both! Back to Basics: Socks include 3 heels, allowing you to explore different constructions and determine what best fits your unique foot.

With multiple sizes thoughtfully incorporated, you can easily achieve the perfect fit for yourself or for the lucky recipient of your handcrafted socks. This pattern truly embraces size diversity, making it a wonderful option for a wide range of individuals.

I designed the sock pattern for the magic loop knitting method in mind. However, you can also work on double-pointed needles or mini-circulars instead if you prefer (just use extra markers to denote the placement of the heel or toe shaping).

Skill Level
Beginner

Finished Measurements
(Measured around the ball of the foot.)
6 (6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5. 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11)” / 15 (16.5, 18, 19, 20.5, 21.5, 23, 24.5, 25.5, 27, 28) cm circumference — choose a size that will give you 1-1.5” / 2.5-4 cm of negative ease. The finished measurements provided are actual measurements and do not factor in your negative ease.

Suggested Needles
US1 (2.25 mm) 32-40” (82-102 cm) circular needles, or size required to obtain gauge.

Notions
Tapestry needle, scissors, scrap yarn (peasant heel), stitch marker (1)

Yarn Requirements
200-500 yds / 183-458 m fingering weight yarn (depending on the length of your foot and leg)

Suggested Yarn
Turtlepurl Yarns – Striped Turtle Toes
75% SW Merino 25% Nylon
450 yds (411 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)
Heel Flap & Gusset Sample: Bruised
Peasant Heel Sample: On the Beach
Short Row Heel: Imposters
https://turtlepurl.com/

Gauge
32 stitches by 40 rounds in stockinette = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking. Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will cause a size difference for your finished socks.

This pattern has been professionally tech-edited.