Introduction

The Phil Socks have a simple design which is beginner-friendly, yet with an easy elegant slip stitch detail. The sock design is suitable for men and women. It derives its name from the cute baby-boy who was born while I was knitting these socks for his dad.

The socks are worked cuff-down on a 25cm/9in circular needle. The pattern can be easily adapted to be knit using the magic loop method, or using double pointed needles. The heel construction is a heel flap.

Sizes

The Phil socks come in 3 sizes:

• S: sock circumference of 19cm/7.5in
• M: sock circumference of 20cm/8in
• L: sock circumference of 21cm/8.25in

How to pick your size: measure the circumference of your foot. Subtract 10% (around 2cm/0.8in). Choose a sock circumference that’s close to this number.

The length of the sock is adjustable to individual measurements.

Yarn

1 skein of Alpaca Soxx 4ply by Lang Yarns: 70% alpaca, 30% polyamid, 390m/426.5yds for 100g/3.5oz.

The sample socks use colorway 17 (green) and color 87 (pink). I used 70g/2.5oz for the pink sample in a size M for a foot size 39 (EUR)/ 6(UK). I used the same amount of yarn for the green sample (Size L for a foot size 43/9), but the leg is shorter than indicated in the pattern.

Take note that changes in yarn can have an effect on the amount of yarn needed.

Gauge

32 stitches x 40 rounds per 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in in stockinette on 2.5mm needles (or needle size to obtain gauge with) after wet blocking.

Needles and tools

• Your preferred sock needles: 2.5mm circular needles: 80cm/32in or longer for the magic loop method OR 2.5mm circular needles: 25cm/9in and 80cm/32in or longer circular needles for the magic loop method (heel and toe) OR 2.5mm double pointed needles
• 2 stitch markers
• A tapestry needle for weaving in the ends
• A stitch holder