“I’m dying to go and fight with papa, but I can only stay at home and knit like a poky old woman!“ And Jo shook the blue army-sock till the needles rattled like castanets, and her ball bounded across the room.”
~ Jo March in Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women

Inspired by Louisa May Alcott’s classic story, Little Women, these socks are knit on a smaller needle in sport weight yarn to create a quick, warm, and super squishy pair of socks. The cartridge belt rib, a subtle nod to the soldiers Jo knits for in the novel, makes a thick but stretchy design. A reverse stockinette tab gusset gives a unique shape to the heel and instep. Sizes Small (Medium, Large).

Materials:
Needles: 5 double pointed needles size US 2
(or 2 circulars for magic loop)
Yarn: Approx. 300 (325, 350) yards sport-weight yarn (Sample knit in 1 skein Neighborhood Fiber Company Studio Sport “Anacostia”)
Notions: Stitch marker; Tapestry needle

Want to be just like Jo and the March sisters and knit socks for soldiers? Get in touch with your local American Red Cross chapter to find out how to donate to soldiers, veterans, and military families in need. Or, send a pair to your favorite soldier to keep their toes warm this winter.