What do you call a financier with a hole in their sock?
A Sock Broker.

Description:
This is the lighter weight version of the original Sock Broker pattern. Sock Broker is geared towards adventurous beginners and advanced knitters looking for something simple but interesting - and everyone in between!

This dad joke named pattern was inspired by a specific request from my father. Socks of a certain leg height that are just loose enough to be comfortable around the house but not falling off and not too tight. The combination of the welted rib for the instep stitches with stockinette for the sole provides this just right in between fit.

Supplies

Yarn: 463 yds, 100 grams

One standard sized skein of fingering weight yarn will make a pair of these socks as written for most sizes. A second skein may be needed for the largest size depending on any adjustments made to leg length.

Recommended Yarns:
Cozy Cauldron Soft Sock, 463 yards, 3 ply, 75% 19.5 micron extrafine SW Merino, 25% Nylon

Note: More or less yarn may be required if making a smaller size or larger than the smallest or largest size of this pattern. Variations to leg height and foot length will also impact yardage needed.

Needle(s): US1/2.25mm (or size needed to achieve gauge) in the type preferred for sock knitting (DPN, small circulars, magic loop). Pattern is written assuming the use of small circulars with the use of DPNs for picking up gusset stitches and working heel flap.

Notions: Stitch Markers (3), needle for weaving in ends, preferred row counting tool (if any)

Gauge: Approx 8 stitches per inch in stockinette

Finished Measurements
Sizes
Small (Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large).

Fit foot circumference:
7-8” (8-9”, 9-10”, 10-11”, 11-12”)

Size Notes:
The circumference above factors in allowance for about 1”-1.5” of negative ease around the foot.
The number of rows worked for the leg and foot may need to be adjusted based on individual preferences and size needs.