I love variegated, striped and colorful yarns. Unfortunately intricate designs generally are hidden in these yarns. Plain stockinette stitch socks tend to sag by the end of the day and socks that are just ribbing don’t show off the pretty yarn. Panels of ribbing on the sides of the socks provide enough negative ease to keep the socks from drooping, while center panels of stockinette show off the beautiful yarn. A pattern could be substituted for the plain center if desired.

This basic cuff down sock with heel flap, round heel and standard toe is suitable for any sock yarn. While designed for 5 double pointed needles, it could easily be adapted for magic loop, 2 circulars or any other small circumference method. The pattern is written for 64 stitches (circumference of 8 inches) but may be easily modified for 56 or 72 stitches. The foot length can be adjusted (written for about a 9 inch sock - women’s medium)