Sometimes you need a basic sock design. This design is written to fit foot circumference of both 8” and 8 1/2” and the foot length is adjustable.

There is no fancy pattern, sock is knitted (except for the heel flap) in Stocking (Stockinette) Stitch - it is a very quick knit.

If, like me, your under stairs cupboard is groaning with ‘bargain must-haves’ - then this sock design could be for you.

Recently, I stumbled across several carrier bags of ‘bargains’ - brightly coloured double knitting yarn - wildly variegated - what was I thinking at the time?

I decided that there was nothing for it, it had to be used for socks - the brightness and wild variegation in colours of my yarn stash should have come with a health warning - hence the name “You could stop traffic with these socks…”

I have used 100g of 100% acrylic double knitting yarn and 3.75mm double-pointed needles to knit my socks, however, you may prefer a slightly less ‘tailored’ fit and so I recommend using 4mm needles.

I have suggested the following gauge / tension measured over Stocking (Stockinette) Stitch:

6 1/2 Stitches to 1” using 3.75mm needles
6 Stitches to 1” using 4mm needles.

With the forthcoming New Year approaching, and if you want to start next year feeling virtuous - start de-stashing all those ‘bargains’ and start knitting in earnest!

Don’t forget to post photos of your projects - I’d love to see them.

Happy knitting everyone :)

Raquel x