Please note: This is for a PDF knitting pattern for hiking socks, not for a finished pair of socks. You will receive a PDF copy of the pattern emailed to the email address you provide to Ravelry.

A stress-free pattern for cuff down hiking socks, though they also make rather excellent slipper/lounging socks for toasty toes at home.

The two row pattern repeat is easy to memorise, and the pattern is suitable for a beginner sock knitter who has some experience of knitting in the round. Guidance notes are included for both DPN and magic loop methods.

The yarn used is aran weight (for non-UK knitters, this is equivalent to a medium worsted weight #4) with added nylon for strength and wear. It gives a long-lasting pair of good boot socks and the thicker yarn also makes them fast to knit – perfect for a last-minute gift for the wayfarer in your life.

They’ll keep toes warm on the trails and the eye of partridge heel not only looks good, but is also squishy and soft to help keep feet comfortable. The pattern is ribbed throughout so the socks will be stretchy and forgiving for different foot shapes, and you can easily adjust the height of the leg and the length of the foot as you go along.

SIZING
Sizing is based on foot circumference at the widest part and covers most people from children through to large adults:
Extra Small (up to 18cm/ 7 inches), Small (18-20cm/ 7-8 inches), Medium (20-23cm/ 8-9 inches), Large (23-26cm/9-10 inches) and Extra Large (26cm/ 10 inches and above)

MATERIALS
Yarn
1-2 100g balls Novita 7 Veljesta aran weight sock yarn (199-348m/217-380yds approximately, depending on size and length).
Smaller sizes/shorter socks may need only one 100g ball, but larger sizes and/or socks with longer cuffs will need roughly 150g-175g.

Recommendations for alternative yarns
Any aran weight sock yarn with added nylon (for non-UK knitters, this is equivalent to a medium worsted weight #4). Wool-based is preferable because it’s breathable and naturally anti-bacterial to keep feet happy whilst hiking or for welly socks. Plain or subtly coloured yarns are recommended so the Crow Path rib pattern doesn’t become lost in stripes or highly variegated colours.

For indoor slipper/lounging socks you can use any regular aran (medium worsted) yarn, though do keep in mind that regular yarn won’t stand up to heavy wear.

Needles
4mm DPNs or circular needle (or size needed for correct gauge) plus the next size up for casting on.

Notions
3 stitch markers
A smaller DPN or crochet hook can be useful for picking up stitches but isn’t crucial
Tapestry/wool needle for sewing in ends

GAUGE
22sts and 28 rows over 10cm/4 inches in stockinette stitch. The row count isn’t crucial because the length of the leg and foot are easily adjustable. However, it’s worth taking the time to get the stitch count right so your finished socks are well-fitting - adjust the needle size to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTES
The forest green socks pictured were knitted using Novita 7 Veljesta (391 Spruce Forest) and required 148g (295m/321 yds). They are a size large (26.5cm foot) with extra-long leg (27cm from cast on edge to top of heel flap) for hiking boots.