This is a simple sock pattern that you can work cuff-down or toe-up depending on your preference. The instructions for creating the simple no-wrap heel are the same for both. This pattern uses some basic sock features and can be inserted into any sock pattern to create a simple, classic, well-fitting heel. I like to use this method to add a complementary color to my main sock color to make the yarn pop. Don’t be afraid to get creative and add your own design elements to the socks or insert this heel pattern into another pattern of your choice. This pattern is for Cuff-down socks and uses a simple k1p1 ribbing, stockinette stitch leg and foot, a no-wrap simple heel and star/round toe. Have fun and enjoy your socks!
Skills Required/Techniques Used
• Knit & purl, slip stiches, cast on, pick up bar between stitches, knit 2 together, purl 2 together
• Increasing, decreasing, Inserting a simple no-wrap heel, Round/Star toe
• Working in the round -small circ.- can be done with DPNs, magic loop, 9- inch circulars, or with two circular needles (knitter preference), Experience with cuff-down sock knitting
Skill level: Advanced Beginner

CUFF DOWN SOCK
This is a cuff-down sock that uses some basic methods to create a sock that you can add some unique features to. You can add many different design elements and make it your own! Have fun with it and the sky is the limit!
MATERIALS:
Yarn: Fingering weight sock yarn- Sample shown in Always Be Kind Yarn – You’re Berry Kind and matching minis in pink (color A) and grey (color B). Any sock weight yarn in main color and complementary color can be used.
• Approx. 300 yards of MC, Approx. 80 yards total of SC to do cuff, heel and toes

Needles: 2.5 mm/US #1.5
o Your choice of DPN, 9” circulars, 2 circulars, or long circular for magic loop to knit small circumference
o Gauge: 9 stiches and 11 rows per inch (36 stitches and 44 rows over 4 inches) – ADJUST # of stitches or needle size to fit your gauge

Size: Women’s US 6/7 Small, 8/9 Medium, 10/11 Large (S/M/L) (9”/23cm Foot circ, 11”/28cm length)
Notions: Stitch markers - 2 removable for marking BOR, MOR and a tapestry needle