Description

This is a downloadable copy of Simple Stay-Put Socks, designed by Nikki Small of Ewe Felty Thing. This listing is for a .pdf copy of the pattern.

I have always had a problem getting hand-knitted socks to stay up. I frequently end up with them clumped around my toes, and so I decided to work out something to fix that. This pattern uses a combination of simple rib and arch support, which together help the socks to be much more inclined to stay put.

These socks are designed to be 2-colour.

Pattern Requirements

Yarn

Option 1:  West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply 400m per 100g ball.

(makes approx. 2 pairs)

MC: 1 x 100g ball

CC: 1 x 100g ball

OR

Option 2: Hand dyed 4ply/sock/fingering yarn with 75% wool/25% nylon and 400-425m per 100g

(makes approx. 2 pairs)

MC: 1 x 100g skein

CC: 1 x 100g skein

OR

Option 3: Hand dyed 4ply/sock/fingering yarn with 75% wool/ 25% nylon and 400-425m per 100g.

(makes approx. 1 pair)

MC: 1 x 100g skein

CC: 1 x 20g mini-skein

Needles and Accessories

All required.

• Needles: 2.5mm/US 1.5 or size needed to match tension, in your choice of
  • 6”/15cm double-pointed needles (DPNs)
  • 8”/20cm short circular
  • CraSyTrio
  • 32”/80cm circular for magic loop
• Stitch markers :
  • 1 with a clasp if you are using DPNs/CraSyTrio/magic loop
  • 3 with loops if you are using short circular
• Sewing-up needle

Pattern Notes

These socks are worked top down (from the cuff) using a simple rib stitch. The socks are designed with negative ease because they stretch during wear. They will also ‘give’ with use, so it is better if they start a little tighter.

Pattern Sizes

There is a lot of stretch and leniency in the measurements for these socks. Choose the size that most closely matches the measurement around the ball of your foot.

Tension