Knitted Adorable Socks

Knitted adorable socks are a delightful treat for your feet! Whether you're cozying up on a chilly evening or just adding a pop of fun to your outfit, these socks are the perfect combination of comfort and cuteness. From playful patterns to vibrant colors, each pair is lovingly crafted to bring a smile to your face. The soft texture and warm feel make them a go-to choice for relaxing evenings at home or adding a touch of charm to your daily attire. Slip into a pair of these charming knitted socks and let your feet experience ultimate comfort with a side of style!

SIZE

Adult Small [Medium, Large] Shown in size Medium.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Foot and leg circumference: 7[8, 9] inches; can comfortably stretch up to 0.5 inch larger

MATERIALS

• Wellington Fibres 3 ply fingering weight [60% Wool, 40% Mohair; 250yd/229m per 95g skein]; color: Golden Honey; 2 skeins
• 1 set of 5 2.5mm double-point needles
• Note: 2.5mm needles are between US sizes #1 and #2
• Two stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

Optional:

1 set of 5 US #2/2.75mm or US #3/3.25mm double-point needles for leg, if a looser leg is desired

GAUGE

34 sts/46 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

PATTERN NOTES

Directions for the Lighter Circular Beginning can be found here (scroll down).

All slipped sts are slipped purlwise unless otherwise directed.

M1R

Insert the right needle from front to back under the horizontal strand which lies between the last stitch worked and the next stitch. Place the loop onto the left needle and knit into the front of the loop.

M1L

Insert the left needle from front to back under the horizontal strand which lies between the last stitch worked and the next stitch. Knit into the back of the loop.

Working wraps together with wrapped sts:

When knitting:

Slip the wrapped stitch onto the right needle. Use the left needle tip to pick up the wrap, then slip the wrapped stitch back to the left needle. Knit the wrap together with the stitch.

When purling:

Slip the right needle tip under the back of the loop wrapped around the next stitch and place it onto the left needle. Purl the wrap together with the stitch.

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

Round 1: [P1, k1 tbl] around.

Repeat this round for 1x1 Twisted Rib.

Wrap & Turn [W&T] – used when working short rows

To wrap and turn on a RS row, knit to point specified in pattern, bring yarn to front of work between needles, slip next stitch to right-hand needle, bring yarn around this stitch to back of work, slip stitch back to left-hand needle, turn work to begin purling back in the other direction.

To wrap and turn on a WS row, purl to point specified in pattern, bring yarn to back of work between needles, slip next stitch to right-hand needle, bring yarn around this stitch to front of work, slip stitch back to left-hand needle, turn work to begin knitting back in the other direction.

Elastic Bind Off:

K first st and pull right needle to elongate st slightly. *Insert left needle into back of st on right needle, insert right needle knitwise into next st on left needle and draw it through st on right needle, k this st and allow both sts (elongated st and st just knit) to drop from left needle. Pull right needle to elongate st slightly.

Repeat from * until all sts have been bound off.

Note about turning the heel:

Sometimes the stitches along the sides of the heel turning can be a bit loose. You can tighten these up while working the last 2 rows before working the heel flap.

After the first of these 2 rows is completed, using another needled, start at the other end of the heel needle and pull the loops one at a time to tighten them, moving the excess yarn to the end of the heel needle.

After the next row is completed, tighten the stitches in the same way, beginning at the center of the needle and working outwards.

Notes on working with two circular needles or Magic Loop method:

As written, these socks are worked using double-point needles. If desired, they may be worked using two circular needles, or one long circular using the Magic Loop method. My sample socks were knit at the same time using the Magic Loop method.

Place stitches from Needles 1 and 2 onto one circular needle or the first side of the loop, and stitches from Needles 3 and 4 onto the second circular needle or the second side of the loop.

To work the heel, leave all stitches on the second circular needle or second loop side, and work the heel as written.

To work the leg, rearrange stitches so that the stitches from the new Needles 1 and 2 are on one circular needle or side of the loop, and stitches from Needles 3 and 4 are on the second circular needle or side of the loop.

TOE

Using the Lighter Circular Beginning, CO 9 sts. Place 5 sts on one needle and 4 on another, and k 1 round. Pull yarn tail to draw sts together.

Set-up Round: [K1, M1R, k1] onto Needle 1; [k2, M1L, k1] onto Needle 2; [k1, M1R, k1] onto Needle 3; [k1, M1L, k1] onto Needle 4. 13 sts.

Increase Round: K1, M1R, k to end of Needle 1; k to last st on Needle 2, M1L, k1; k1, M1R, k to end of Needle 3; k to last st on Needle 4, M1L, k1.

Repeat Increase Round 4[5, 6] times more. 33[37, 41] sts.

Work Increase Round.

K 1 round.

Repeat these 2 rounds 7[8, 9] times more. 65[73, 81] sts. Needle 2 holds 17[19, 21] sts, all other needles hold 16[18, 20] sts.

FOOT

Beginning of round is located at left side of foot. Sts on Needles 1 and 2 form instep of sock; sts on Needles 3 and 4 form sole.

In the next round, the instep pattern will be established for the foot.

Sizes S, L Only:

Next Round: Work sts on Needles 1 and 2 following Foot Chart for your size; k all sts on Needles 3 and 4.

Size M Only:

Next Round: K2, work following Foot Chart for your size to last 2 sts of Needle 2, k2; k all sts on Needles 3 and 4.

All Sizes:

Work in pattern as set until work measures approx. 3.5[4, 4.25] inches less than desired foot length, ending with Round 4 or 8 of chart pattern.

GUSSET

Set-up Round: Work sts on Needles 1 and 2 in pattern as set; k5[6, 7], M1R, place marker, k22[24, 26], place marker, M1L, k5[6, 7].

Work 1 round in pattern as set.

Increase Round: Work sts on Needles 1 and 2 in pattern as set; k to first marker, M1R, slip marker, k to next marker, slip marker, M1L, k to end.

Repeat these 2 rounds 11[13, 15] times more. 89[101, 113] sts.

Needle 1 holds 16[18, 20] sts, Needle 2 holds 17[19, 21] sts, Needles 3 and 4 each hold 28[32, 36] sts.

HEEL

Remove markers when working next round.

Next Round: Work sts on Needles 1 and 2 in pattern as set, k first 18[21, 24] sts from Needle 3 onto Needle 2; k last 10[11, 12] sts from Needle 3 and first 9[10, 11] sts from Needle 4 onto one needle for heel, W&T but do not slip wrapped st back to left needle (wrapped st remains on Needle 3). Slip last 18[21, 24] sts from Needle 4 to Needle 1.

Needle 1 holds 34[39, 44] sts, Needle 2 holds 35[40, 45] sts, Needle 3 holds 20[22, 24] sts. Heel is worked back and forth over sts on Needle 3, beginning with WS facing.

Row 1 [WS]: Sl wrapped st to right needle, p to last st on needle, W&T.

Row 2 [RS]: K to 1 st before previous wrapped st, W&T.

Row 3 [WS]: P to 1 st before previous wrapped st, W&T.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 4[5, 6] times more. There are 6[7, 8] wrapped sts at each side of Needle 3, with 8 unwrapped sts in the center.

In the next 2 rows, sts will be increased by working into the wraps of the wrapped sts before working the wraps together with the wrapped sts. When picking up and working sts at the end of each row as instructed, pick up 2 strands of yarn instead of 1; this will close the space at the side of the heel very tightly.

Next Row [RS]: Sl 1, k2, k2tog, k3, k wrap together with wrapped st, [k into back of next wrap, k this wrap together with wrapped st] 5[6, 7] times, pick up and k 1 st in space between Needle 3 and Needle 1. Turn work. 25[28, 31] sts on Needle 3.

Next Row [WS]: Sl 1, p18[20, 22], p wrap together with wrapped st, [p into front of next wrap, p this wrap together with wrapped st] 5[6, 7] times, pick up and p 1 st in space between Needle 3 and Needle 2. 31[35, 39] sts on Needle 3.

HEEL FLAP

In the next set of rows, sts at each end of Needle 3 will be worked together with sts from the edges of Needles 1 and 2. For ease of working, slip a few sts at a time from Needles 1 and 2 to Needle 3, as needed.

All slipped sts are slipped purlwise unless otherwise directed.

Row 1 [RS]: Sl 1 knitwise, k2, [k1, sl 1] 12[14, 16] times, k3, ssk. Turn work.

Row 2 [WS]: Sl 1, k2, p25[29, 33], k2, p2tog. Turn work.

Row 3 [RS]: Sl 1 knitwise, k2, [sl 1, k1] 12[14, 16] times, sl 1, k2, ssk.

Row 4 [WS]: Work as for Row 2.

Repeat these 4 rows 8[9, 11] times more.

Size M Only:

Work Rows 1 and 2 once more.

All Sizes:

64[72, 80] sts remain.

Needle 1 holds 16[18, 20] sts, Needle 2 holds 17[19, 21] sts, Needle 3 holds 31[35, 39] sts.

LEG

With RS facing and new needle, sl 1 knitwise, k first 14[16, 18] sts of Needle 3. This point (center of heel sts) will now be the beginning of the round, and the next needle (which holds the remaining 16[18, 20] heel sts) will now become Needle 1.

Resume working in the round as follows:

Next Round: K to end of Needle 1; work sts on Needles 2 and 3 in pattern as set, k all sts on Needle 4.

Repeat this round until you have completed Round 8 of Foot Chart.

Begin working all sts following Leg Chart for your size.

If desired, switch to larger needles after a few inches to achieve a larger leg circumference.

Continue in pattern until work measures approx. 1.75[1.75, 2.25] inches less than desired length, ending with Round 8 of chart.

Work Round 1 of Leg Chart 4 times.

CUFF

If you used larger needles for leg, switch back to smaller needles.

Work 1.5[1.5, 2] inches in 1x1 Twisted Rib.

BO all sts using Elastic Bind Off. Break yarn, draw through last st and pull tight.

FINISHING

Weave in all ends. Wash socks and block lightly.