SIMPLE TOE-UP SOCK

Brand: Churchmouse Yarns and Teas
Skill Level: Intermediate
Craft: Knitting
Pattern Type(s): Socks
Sizes: Medium Width Adult up to Size 10. For a longer foot, knit a shorter cuff–or purchase more yarn.
Finished Size: Up to 10”/25cm foot on 8”/20cm cuff
Materials: 
Fingering Weight Version: Approx. 375 yds/343m of a fingering-weight sock yarn (includes approx. 85 yds/78m for contrasting heel and toe, if desired).
Larger men’s shoe sizes might require an extra skein, especially if longer cuffs are desired.  1yd/m smooth waste yarn in same weight, contrasting color, to place heel.
DK/Sport Weight Version: Approx. 270 yds/247m of an equivalent DK- or sport-weight sock yarn (includes approx. 65 yds/59m for contrasting heel and toe, if desired). Larger men’s shoe sizes might require a third skein, especially if longer cuffs are desired.  1yd/m smooth waste yarn in same weight, contrasting color, to place heel.
Gauge: 
Fingering Weight Version: Approx. 32 sts = 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch.
DK/Sport Weight Version: Approx. 24 sts = 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch in the round.
Needles: 
Fingering Weight Version: Set of 5 double-point needles or 2 circular needles, US 1 (2.25mm) or size to obtain gauge.
DE/Sport Weight Version: Set of 5 double-point needles or 2 circular needles, US 3 (3.25mm) or size to obtain gauge.

We love knitting socks from the toe up – it lets you use every last inch of yarn! And knitting the heels in afterwards means that they are easy to replace later if they wear out--plus it makes it simple to add a zippy contrast color. Love self-striping yarns? The pattern won’t break up through the heel!

Whether you choose fingering or sport weight, ribbed or stockinette, this pattern is filled with tutorials and step by step guides for Kitchener stitch, knitting socks on two circulars and the afterthought heel. New socks and new skills - great!

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