Love to go hiking in the mountains? Me too! I love wearing hand-knit socks when I gain elevation. This pattern incorporates different styles of ribbing to produce a well-fitting sock. These would make an excellent gift!

Materials
Fingering weight yarn, approximately 300 yards
– depending on size of foot and length of leg
US 1 / 2.25 mm needles, or size needed for gauge
Scissors
Yarn needle

Gauge
16 sts and 22 rounds in 2 inches of stockinette

Abbreviations
BOR = Beginning of Round
CO = Cast On
K = Knit
K1tbl = Knit one stitch through the back loop
Mds = Make double stitch (discussed in the heel section of pattern)
MOR = Middle of round
P = Purl
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)