This simple shortie sock recipe will quickly become a go-to for the everyday knitter that wants handmade socks but can’t devote weeks to making them. This simple afterthought sock is the perfect recipe for a quick custom-fit pair that you can make in an afternoon. Utilizing a pre knit sock tube will also save hours!

SKILLS USED
Knitting in-the-round
Kitchener Stitch
Decreases
Picking up Stitches

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Made to measure

MATERIALS AND TOOLS
Sample uses Wool for the Dame Sock (75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon, 100g/463yds, 4-Ply Fingering Weight) in colorway “The Magic”
Yarn needle
32” Circular Knitting Needles- Size 2 (2.75 mm) Or size to obtain gauge. Alternatively, DPNs may be used.
2 Locking stitch markers
Optional
Pre-Knit 64 stitch sock tube using 50 grams of designated yarn from Totally Tubular Sock Tubes.

BLOCKED GAUGE
36 Stitches by 44 Rounds — 4’’ in Stockinette

STITCH GUIDE
K- Knit
P- Purl
sts- Stitches
SSK- Slip Slip Knit
K2Tog- Knit 2 Together