Strie means “stripe,” “groove,” or “gore” in French, so it seems like the perfect name for these very simple, garter-stitch-ribbed socks with French heels and wedge toes. This version is worked from the toe up.

• Simple stitch pattern shows off your knitting mojo without driving you nuts.

• Toe-up shaping takes the some of the most common shaping methods in socks and turns them upside down.

• No stitches to pick up, just simple increases and decreases turn the heel and close the heel flap.

• No grafting.