Best Worsted Socks: Knitting Pattern PDF

This knit sock pattern uses worsted weight yarn and has four sizing options that accommodate most adult sized feet. So why is this pattern the best sock for worsted weight yarn? Not only is this pattern quick to knit, it includes instructions for both top down and toe up construction, there is no grafting, there are no picked up stitches and the bottom of the foot has a light texture that feels yummy. These socks have shadow wrapped short row heels and star toes.

This pattern is written in needle neutral terms and can be worked on dpns or circular needles with your favorite small circumference circular knitting method.

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What to Expect

Skills: basic knit and purl stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, small circumference knitting in the round

Construction and Shaping: toe-up or cuff-down, short row heel, star toe

Yarn Weight: Worsted

Recommended Yarn: Simpliworsted by HiKoo

Recommended Needle Size: US size 6 (4.0 mm) dpns or circular needles

Finished Measurements:

size 32 (36, 40, 44) sts around

sock foot circumference - 7 (8, 9, 10) inches

sock foot length - 8 ½ (9 ½, 10 ½, 11 ½) inches

sock leg height - 3 (3 ½, 4, 4 ½) inches

Pattern Length: 7 pages