Learn to knit a pair of socks cuff down with this pattern and video tutorial. The socks feature a 1×1 rib for the cuff, a lace panel worked down the center of the instep, a wrap-and-turn short-row heel construction with a mini gusset, and anatomical toe shaping. The accompanying video tutorial walks through each of these steps in detail while also explaining how to knit socks using the two-circulars methods.

The accompanying video tutorial walks through each of these steps in detail: https://youtu.be/vNUpHewXKxI

Sizing
Sock Circumference:
5 (5.5, 6, 6.5, 7) (7.5, 8, 8.5) (9, 9.5, 10) in
14 (15.5, 16.5, 19, 20) (21.5, 22.5, 24) (25, 26.5, 27.5) cm

To Fit Foot Circumference:
5.5 (6, 6.5, 7.5, 8) (8.5, 9, 9.5) (10, 10.5, 11) in
12.5 (14, 15, 16.5, 17.5) (19, 20, 21.5) (22.5, 24, 25) cm

Yarn
These socks are knit with Alley Cat Yarns Smooth Sock – a superwash merino yarn in a lovely range of hand-dyed colors.

Fingering weight yarn (Craft Yarn Council Super Fine 1)

Total yarn requirements will vary depending on desired foot width, foot length, and leg length.

Shown in:
Alley Cat Yarns Smooth Sock (425 yds/389 m, 3.5 oz/100 g, 85% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon): 1 skein Beck

Needles
Two US 1 (2.25 mm) 16 in (40 cm) circular needles for the two circulars method

Gauge
32 sts & 40 rnds = 4 in/10 cm in Stockinette stitch

Notions
locking stitch marker (1), stitch markers (6), tapestry needle

Techniques
Knitting on two circulars
Sock techniques (short row heel)
Kitchener graft