These classic socks are perfect in their simplicity. The pattern is worked from the cuff down with a short-row heel and a ribbed leg that both hugs the leg and helps the sock stay up in place.

• Intermediate difficulty – Knit, purl, working in the round, simple increases and decreases.
• Finished foot circumference 5½ (6, 6½, 7, 7½) in / 14 (15, 16.5, 18, 19) cm. Shown in size 6 in.
• MATERIALS AND NOTIONS 1 skein of Spud & Chloë Fine (80% wool, 20% silk; 248 yds/227m per 65g skein); #7818 Green Bean. US #2 (2.75mm) set of dpns. Adjust needle size as needed to obtain correct gauge. Stitch markers, yarn needle.
• GAUGE 30 sts and 40 rnds = 4 in / 10cm in St st.