Sleepyhead socks are knit cuff-down in the round. They feature a 3x1 rib on the leg (no separate cuff) and top of the foot, and a German short-row heel (feel free to replace with a different one of your choice).

There are a few reasons for this pattern name. First of all, it is a very easy-to-follow and almost mindless pattern, so you can work on it as your bed-time project. Knitting these in sport-weight yarn rather than the regular fingering-weight, makes it easier to see the stitches in the dim evening light (added benefit: the socks work up much faster).

And finally, ribbed texture makes them highly elastic, so they are extra-comfy and can be worn as loungewear or bed socks.

SIZE:
ONE SIZE - This pattern is intended for an average adult female foot.

MEASUREMENTS:

• Foot circumference: 20 - 22 cm [8 - 8.7’’]*
• Foot length: adjustable.

* Ribbing makes the socks very elastic, so they easily fit a large number of shoe sizes - simply regulate it with the length, to which you knit the foot.

GAUGE: 
26 sts x 35 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4] in stockinette.
For more precise result swatch in the round on the same needles you will use for the socks.

NEEDLES:
3mm [US 2.5] (or size to get pattern gauge) in your preferred format of sock needles: either 5 DPNs, long (80-100 cm [32-40”]) circulars for Magic Loop or short(~25 cm [9’’]) circulars, etc.

YARN:
100g or 200 m [220 yds] of sport-weight yarn.
Sample was knit out of 2 balls of Vovó Retrosaria (100 % Portuguese wool, 50 g / 143 m [156 yds]).

NOTIONS: 
3 markers (2 can be the same + 1 unique for BOR), tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, sock blockers (optional).

In case you are not familiar with some of the techniques additional videos will help you to understand the instructions - click here.

Check other socks on Instagram - #sleepyhead_socks.