Simple ‘Stay-Put’ Socks

I have always had a problem getting hand-knitted socks to stay up. I frequently end up with them clumped around my toes, and so I decided to work out something to fix that. This pattern uses a combination of simple rib and arch support, which together help the socks to be much more inclined to stay put.

These socks are designed to be 2-colour.

Pattern Requirements
Yarn
Option 1: West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply 400m per 100g ball.
(makes approx. 2 pairs)
MC: 1 x 100g ball
CC: 1 x 100g ball
OR
Option 2: Hand dyed 4ply/sock/fingering yarn with 75% wool/25% nylon and 400-425m per 100g
(makes approx. 2 pairs)
MC: 1 x 100g skein
CC: 1 x 100g skein
OR
Option 3: Hand dyed 4ply/sock/fingering yarn with 75% wool/ 25% nylon and 400-425m per 100g.
(makes approx. 1 pair)
MC: 1 x 100g skein
CC: 1 x 20g mini-skein
 
Needles and Accessories
All required.
• Needles: 2.5mm/US 1.5 or size needed to match tension, in your choice of
o 6”/15cm double-pointed needles (DPNs)
o 8”/20cm short circular
o CraSyTrio
o 32”/80cm circular for magic loop
• Stitch markers :
o 1 with a clasp if you are using DPNs/CraSyTrio/magic loop
o 3 with loops if you are using short circular
• Sewing-up needle

Pattern Notes
These socks are worked top down (from the cuff) using a simple rib stitch. The socks are designed with negative ease because they stretch during wear. They will also ‘give’ with use, so it is better if they start a little tighter.

Pattern Sizes
There is a lot of stretch and leniency in the measurements for these socks. Choose the size that most closely matches the measurement around the ball of your foot.

Size
Small
To fit ball of foot measurement under approx. 8”/20.5cm
Medium
To fit ball of foot measurement approx. 9-10”/ 23-25.5cm
Large
To fit ball of foot measurement over approx. 11”/28cm

Tension over 4”/10cm
Stocking Stitch
Unstretched - 32 stitches and 42 rows; stretched - 28 stitches and 44 rows
K2, p1 rib
Unstretched - 44 stitches and 42 rows; stretched - 22 stitches and 44 rows
K5, p1 rib
Unstretched - 36 stitches and 42 rows; stretched - 22 stitches and 44 rows