Note Originally published at Magknits, the website is now defunct**

This pattern is no longer available from the designer.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot circumference: 8.0-8.25 [8.0-8.25/10.5-11.0] inches
Leg circumference: 8.0-8.25 [8.5-8.75/10.5-11.0] inches

In the Leg circumference measurements given above, the range of numbers given accounts for the elastic in this yarn, and how different the gauge will be as a result of each knitter’s individual tension and technique. And each wearer may have a unique preference as to how tight each sock feels on their feet/legs.

Sizing notes: This pattern uses US #6 double-pointed needles (4.25 MM) to make a Small. Adjustments should be made to the length of the leg and foot, for personal preference and optimum sizing, and suggested lengths are included.

MATERIALS
Elann’s Esprit Sock It To Me Collection 98.3% cotton, 1.7% elastic; 186yd/165m stretched & 100yd/91.4m relaxed per 50g skein; colors shown: #2612 French Navy (Color A) & #2499 Capri Blue (Color B); 1 skein each
Substitution: Cascade Fixation can be substituted.

1 set US #6/4.25mm double-point needles
2 stitch markers
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
21 sts/32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

PATTERN NOTES
This sock is knit from the top down using a Long-tail Cast On, gusset decreases, and a rounded short row heel with flap. This stitch pattern will be produced on the wrong side of the work (the outside), contrary to most sock patterns. This means directions for the heel flap and toe are given (in what would normally be considered) backwards.

K1&P2tog: You will Knit & Purl into the next st in the following manner - Knit next stitch and leave it on the working ndl, bring yarn forward and purl next two sts together (stitch now below one just knitted and left on ndl and next stitch), leave yarn forward for next purl st

SPPsso: Slip next st purlwise, purl the next st, then pass the slipped st over the purled st.

w&t: Wrap & Turn = SL next st, wrap yarn around, turn work (holding yarn in position), SL st back, begin to K or P as directed.

Three-Needle Bind Off
Excellent photos of this process can be found here.