Back to Basics Socks // a top-down basic sock

Stockinette stitch in your favourite colour for this must-make top-down socks pattern. These socks are the perfect companion for your woolly adventures.

Skill Level:

• Intermediate

Finished Measurements

• Foot Circumference: 4.5(5, 5.75, 6.5) 7, 7.75 , 8.5“ / 11 (12.5, 14, 16) 17.5, 19.5, 21 cm

Choose a size that is approx 10% smaller than your actual foot circumference.

• Foot Length: 4.5 (5.25, 7.5, 8.5) 9, 10, 11.5” / 11 (13, 19, 21) 22.5, 25, 29 cm

Yarn

• 1 (1, 1, 1)1, 1, 2 skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock (425 yd / 339 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein; 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) Socks shown in Papaya, Seaside, Lime and Chili Pepper colourways.

Needles & Notions

• Size US 1 / 2.25 mm needles; for magic loop, 32″ / 80 cm circular; for two needles, (2) 24″ /60 cm circulars; or a set of double pointed needles.

Adjust needle size if necessary, to obtain the correct gauge.

• (2) Stitch markers, (1) BOR stitch marker, tapestry needle

Gauge

• 36 stitches and 48 rounds = 4″ / 10 cm in stockinette. stitch, after blocking.

Please note that changes in gauge will also change the yardage used and final measurements.

This pattern is included with your all-access membership of the School of SweetGeorgia at the SOS Patterns Archive. SweetGeorgia Yarns wants to ensure you have everything you need for your crafting success, so be sure to check out our growing library of fibre-craft tutorials and knitting courses at the school to help bump your skills and discover new techniques!