I know I said that would post my sock pattern here and I am finally doing it…step-by-step style.

For this basic sock I am using Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima in Pansy.  This yarn is 100% Pima Cotton.  I totally dig it when my knits are swanky.  I am also knitting these socks with a set of  four size 4 double-pointed needles as I have found 24 – 25 stitches makes 4″ for me using this yarn and needle size.  By the way, this sock pattern fits an average sized female foot – including US sizes  7, 7.5, and 8.

Step One – Cast On, Join, and Knit (I am aware that this seems like three steps…I’m counting them as one)

I like the long tail cast on here.  It is simple and forgiving for a cuff.

1. Cast on 60 stitches onto 3 DPNs so that 30 stitches are on needle 1 and 15 stitches each are on needles 2 and 3.
2. Join.  Be careful to not twist the stitches or you’ll have to start over from the beginning.
3. Round 1 – K2, P2 rib.
4. Continue K2, P2 rib until knitted piece measures .75 inches from the cast on edge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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