Cozy Striped Socks by The Cozy Knitter

Cozy Striped Socks

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Knitting
December 2015
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 1 - 2.25 mm
350 yards (320 m)
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Most patterns written for self-striping yarns use an afterthought heel, which looks great but for those of us with a high instep doesn’t always provide the best fit.

This is how I knit my self-striping socks. The gusset/heel flap combined with a FLK provides a little extra room for that perfect fit.

Important: This pattern incorporates the Fish Lips Kiss heel, you can purchase the pattern for $1 through Ravelry if you do not already own it. If you prefer a short row heel or a sweet tomato heel you could substitute