Cosy Basic Socks Pattern
This knitting pattern PDF is for the Cosy Basic Socks. These classic socks are a wardrobe staple. The cuff, heel and toe are worked in a contrast colour to add a bit of spark, but they could also be worked in a single colour if preferred.
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The Cosy Basic Socks are worked in the round on a set of double-pointed needles, beginning with the cuff.
The cuff, heel flap and toes are worked in a contrasting colour. A slipped-stitch heel flap provides durability.
The Cosy Basic Socks require intermediate knitting skills.
Finished measurements
There are 3 sizes: small (medium, large)
Leg length from ankle approx 16 (17, 18) cm 6¼ (6¾, 7) ins
Foot length approx 23 (25, 27) cm 9 (9¾, 10½) ins
Calf circumference approx 19 (21, 23.5) cm 7½ (8¼, 9¼) ins
Foot circumference approx 19 (21, 23.5) cm 7½ (8¼, 9¼) ins
These socks are intended to be worn with approx 2-3cm/¾-1¼ins negative ease.
Yarn
Inca Spun Heritage Sock Yarn
(55% merino, 20% alpaca, 25% nylon) 50g ball (175m/193yds)
Main Colour (M): 2 (2, 3) balls
Contrast Colour (C): 1 (1, 1) ball
Needles and notions
set of 2.25mm [US 1] double-pointed needles (dpns) or if desired the magic loop method may be used but be aware that the instructions given are for using dpns
stitch markers and yarn needle
Tension
The tension required is 34 sts and 44 rows to 10cm/4ins over stocking st using 2.25mm needles, worked in rounds.
Knitting techniques
working in rounds and rows
rib
short row shaping
knitting up stitches
Kitchener stitch (grafting)
Kitchener stitch (grafting)
Hold the two knitting needles with wrong sides together so that needle with the 50cm/20ins end attached is at the back and on the right side edge.
Thread end onto a yarn needle. You will work across the sts from right to left. Take care that yarn is pulled firmly (but not tightly) through the sts and make sure the yarn goes under the knitting needles when working from one needle to the other.
Insert yarn needle purlwise (as if to purl) through first st on front knitting needle and leave on knitting needle, then insert yarn needle knitwise (as if to knit) through first st on back knitting needle and leave on knitting needle.
Now continue as follows:
1. Insert yarn needle knitwise through first st on front knitting needle and slide st off knitting needle; insert yarn needle purlwise through next st on front knitting needle and leave this st on knitting needle.
2. Insert yarn needle purlwise through first st on back knitting needle and slide st off knitting needle; insert yarn needle knitwise through next st on back knitting needle and leave this st on knitting needle.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until there is one st left on both needles. Take care at this point that the sts don’t accidently slip off the ends of the knitting needles.
4. Insert yarn needle knitwise through last st on front knitting needle and slide st off knitting needle; insert yarn needle purlwise through last st on back knitting needle and slide st off knitting needle.
5. Insert yarn needle back into sock to wrong side and weave in end securely.
