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This pattern is for a basic top-down sock, in 4 gauges, with a classic “French” turned heel and a flat toe.

This pattern will grow with you, as your sock-knitting abilities progress from beginner to intermediate.

Features:

• Includes multiple gauges, to work with a multitude of sock yarns.
• Helpful sock knitting tips and tricks are written right into the pattern, to put new sock knitters on the right track.
• Includes several pattern stitch variations to jazz up the cuff, heel flap, and foot, as you choose.

Skill level: Easy

Gauges:
5 sts/in
6 sts/in
7 sts/in
8 sts/in

Yarn:
Worsted 200 – 250 yds
DK 225 – 275 yds
Sport 250 – 300 yds
Fingering 275 – 325 yds

The amount of yarn you will need depends somewhat on the length of your foot, and the length of your cuff. The smaller amount listed should suffice to make a pair of socks for a woman’s size 7-8 foot, with a 5-½“ cuff.

Needles: set of 5 double-point needles (dpn) in the size you need to obtain the correct gauge.
US 4 - 5 (3.5 – 3.75 mm)
US 2 - 3 (2.5 – 3.25 mm)
US 1 - 2 (2.25 – 2.5 mm)
US 0 - 1 (2.0 – 2.25 mm)

Extras: st marker; tapestry needle