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Knitted Adorable Socks

Oh, knitted adorable socks are just the cutest! There's something so heartwarming about slipping your feet into a cozy pair of handcrafted socks, knowing that each stitch was made with love and care. Whether you're lounging at home or braving the cold outdoors, these delightful socks will keep your toes toasty and your spirits high. And let's not forget the endless array of colors and patterns to choose from – it's like having a little hug for your feet every time you wear them. Simply put, knitted adorable socks are a must-have for anyone looking to add a touch of warmth and charm to their daily wardrobe.

SIZE

One

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Sized to fit a man's foot 9-11 (for snugger fit, simply go down one needle size)

MATERIALS

  • Artyarns Supermerino [100 percent superwash merino; 104 yd/95m per 50g skein]; color: 119; 3 skeins
  • 1 set of 4 US #6/4.0mm double-point needles
  • Tapestry needle

GAUGE

22 sts/36 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

PATTERN NOTES

Working with double-point needle instructions can be found here.

1x1 Rib (Worked over an even number of sts)

Round 1: [K1, p1] to end.

Every round is the same.


Seed Stitch Rib (Worked over a multiple of 4 sts):

Round 1: K all sts.

Round 2: [K3, p1] to end.

Repeat these 2 rounds for Seed Stitch Rib.


Heel Stitch (Worked back and forth over an even number of sts)

Row 1 [RS]: [Sl 1, k1] to end.

Row 2 [WS]: Sl 1, p to end.

Repeat these 2 rows for Heel Stitch. Slipped sts are slipped purlwise.


DIRECTIONS

CO 44 sts. Divide sts evenly between needles, place marker and join to begin working in the round, being careful not to twist.

Cuff

Work in 1x1 Rib until work measures 1 inch.

Leg

Work in Seed Stitch Rib until work measures 6 inches, or desired length to top of heel, ending with Round 2 of Seed Stitch Rib.

Heel Flap

Next Round: Work 22 sts in Heel Stitch, working all these sts onto one needle; the heel flap will be worked back and forth on these sts. Leave rem sts on hold on 1 needle.

Work 21 more rows in Heel Stitch (ending with WS row).

Turn Heel

Row 1 [RS]: K13, ssk, k1, turn work.

Row 2 [WS]: Sl 1, p5, p2tog, p1, turn work.

Row 3 [RS]: Sl 1, k6, ssk, k1, turn work.

Row 4 [WS]: Sl 1, p7, p2tog, p1, turn work.

Row 5 [RS]: Sl 1, k8, ssk, k1, turn work.

Row 6 [WS]: Sl 1, p9, p2tog, p1, turn work.

Row 7 [RS]: Sl 1, k10, ssk, k1.

Row 8 [WS]: Sl 1, p11, p2tog, p1.

Row 9 [RS]: Sl1, k11, ssk.

Row 10 [WS]: Sl 1, p10, p2tog. 12 sts rem.

Gusset

K all heel sts; with same needle, pick up and k 11 sts along side of heel flap. This needle will be designated Needle 1.

K 22 held sts onto one needle. This needle will be designated Needle 2.

Using a third needle, pick up and k 11 sts along rem edge of heel flap, then k first 6 sts from Needle 1. This needle will be designated Needle 3.

Stitches are distributed as follows:

  • Needle 1: 17 sts
  • Needle 2: 22 sts
  • Needle 3: 17 sts
  • Total: 56 sts

Next Round: K to last 3 sts on Needle 1, k2tog, k1; work all sts on Needle 2 in Seed Stitch Rib as set; k1, ssk, k to end of Needle 3. 2 sts decreased.

Next Round: K all sts.

Repeat these 2 rounds 5 times more. 44 sts rem; 11 sts each on Needle 1 and Needle 3, 22 sts on Needle 2.

Foot

Cont in patt as set, working sts on Needle 1 and Needle 3 in stockinette st and sts on Needle 2 in Seed Stitch Rib, until work measures 2 inches less than desired length.

Toe

Toe Shaping Round 1: K to last 3 sts on Needle 1, k2tog, k1; k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts on Needle 2, k2tog, k1; k1, ssk, k to end of Needle 3. 4 sts decreased.

Toe Shaping Round 2: K all sts.

Repeat these 2 rounds 6 times more. 16 sts rem.

K sts from Needle 1 onto Needle 3. Break yarn, leaving a 12 inch tail.

Graft sts on Needle 2 to sts on Needle 3.

FINISHING

Weave in all ends on inside of sock.

Wash in lukewarm water with mild detergent and block lightly.

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