I adore knitting socks! I often have conversations with friends about busting the fear of knitting socks and why we’re so intimidated by this accessory. While they may seem complex and fiddly, anyone who can cast on, bind off, knit, and purl can knit socks easily! This is my favorite recipe for easy, well-fitted, and straightforward plain socks. They fly by and are the perfect easy accessory for portable, mindless knitting when you just need something to keep your hands busy.

CONSTRUCTION:
The Classic Simple Socks are knit top-down from the cuff and include an easy German short row heel and a grafted toe. They are truly seamless - and feel so good on the foot!

SIZING:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)

for foot circumference at ball of foot: 6 (6.5, 7, 8, 9, 10) in or 15.25 (16.5, 17.75, 20.25, 22.75, 25.5) cm

(please note - this pattern accounts for one inch of negative ease for all sizes. Select your size based on your foot measurement, not the width of the sock desired.)

YARN REQUIREMENTS:
Sample A (one color, without cuff/heel/toe accent):
fingering weight sock yarn - 150 (195, 237, 304, 378, 458) yds or 137 (178, 217, 278, 346, 419) m

Sample B (two colors, with cuff/heel/toe accent):
Main Color (MC): fingering weight sock yarn - 103 (134, 162, 208, 259, 314) yds or 94 (123, 148, 190, 237, 287) m
Contrast Color (CC): fingering weight sock yarn - 47 (61, 75, 96, 119, 144) yds or 43 (56, 69, 88, 109, 132) m

SUGGESTED YARN:
Sample A (one color, without cuff/heel/toe accent):
Kim Dyes Yarn Sourdough Sock in colorway Hiking Trail - 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) 100g skein

Sample B (two colors, with cuff/heel/toe accent):
Main Color (MC): Cece’s Wool Sock in colorway Barnyard - 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) 100g skein
Contrast Color (CC): Teeny Button Studios Soft Sock in colorway Rasputin -
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) 20g mini skein

NEEDLES & NOTIONS:
US size 1 (2.25mm) circular needle for magic loop (or DPNs)
use whichever needle size helps you to get gauge

2 stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors or yarn snips

GAUGE:
32 st and 45 rounds = 4 in. (stockinette st knit in the round)