Sometimes you just need a gentle knit, something effortless that will allow your mind to relax and unwind. These straightforward socks, knit from the toe-up will provide that much needed relaxation. Simply start off until you haven’t a care in the world, then finish with some uncomplicated lace when you’re ready.

Yarn

Peak District Yarns, 4ply
(75% Bluefaced Leicester, 25% nylon; 425 m/ 465 yds per 100g skein)
84 (120, 144, 167, 209) 250, 283, 316, 362, 390 m/ 92 (131, 158, 183, 229) 274, 310, 346, 396, 427 yds

Needles and Notions

2.5 mm (US 1.5) circular needles 80 cm/ 32” if using magic loop or Double Pointed Needles
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

Gauge

34 sts x 54 rnds over 10 cm/ 4” in stocking stitch, worked in the round, after blocking.

Final measurements
Baby (toddler, pre-schooler, child, teen) XS, S, M, L, XL = 11.5 (12.5, 14, 15, 16.5) 18, 19, 20.5, 22, 23 cm/ 4.5 (5, 5.5, 6, 6.5) 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9” foot circumference.

You can find tutorials for all techniques used in this pattern on my website.