Toast your toes by the fire in these super fluffy, beginner friendly, oversized rib socks. Worked from the toe up in a twisted rib to add texture, these socks are speedy to knit and can be worked two at a time. For seasoned sock pros, you can easily substitute your favorite toe and heel techniques.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: Finished foot circumference 7 (8, 9)” / [17.5 (20.5, 23) cm] x leg length 6.5 (7, 9)” / [16.5 (17.5, (23) cm]
Shown in size 9”
Gauge: 20 sts and 25 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st worked in one strand of each yarn held together
26 sts and 22 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Half-twisted rib worked in one strand of each yarn held together
Materials
Yarn: Coop Knits Socks Yeah! (75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 232 yards [212 meters]/50 grams): 105 Danburite (1 hank).
Rico Design Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk (70% Mohair, 30% Silk; 219 yards [200 meters]/25 grams): 32 Anthracite Melange (1 ball).
Needles: US size 8 (5.0 mm) DPNs or circular
Notions: Tapestry needle
Pattern Notes
This pattern is worked in the round from the toe up with one strand of each yarn held together.
Pattern
Toe
With one strand of each yarn held together, CO 10 (11, 12) sts, using any invisible CO technique, to each of two needles. (20 (22, 24) sts) You might like to try Judy’s Magic Cast-On.
Rnd 1: K all sts.
Rnd 2: Needle 1: Kfb, k until 2 sts rem, kfb, k1.
Needle 2: Kfb, k until 2 sts rem, kfb, k1. (4 sts total inc’d)
Rep Rnds 1-2, 3 (4, 5) more times. (36 (42, 48) sts)
Foot
Next Rnd: Needle 1: K all sts. (18 (21, 24) sts)
Needle 2: *P1, k1tbl; rep from * until 0 (1, 0) sts rem, p0 (1, 0).
Rep last rnd for 30 (35, 40) rnds.
Bottom of Heel
Work back and forth on Needle 1 only for the heel of the sock.
Row 1 (WS): P17 (20, 23), W&T. Updated 11/10/2020
Row 2 (RS): K16 (19, 22), W&T.
Rep Rows 1-2, working one fewer st on each side, until 6 (7, 8) unwrapped sts rem in the center of the needles.
Back of Heel
Row 1 (WS): P across to wrapped st, pick up the wrap first and p it with the st that is wrapped.
Row 2 (RS): K across to wrapped st, pick up the wrap first and k it with the st that is wrapped.
Rep Rows 1-2 until all wrapped sts have been worked, finishing on a RS row.
Leg
You will now continue to work in the rnd.
Next Rnd: Needle 1: *P1, k1tbl; rep from * until 0 (1, 0) sts rem, p0 (1, 0).
Needle 2: *K1 tbl, p1; rep from * until 0 (1, 0) sts rem, p1 (0, 1).
Rep last rnd for 30 (35, 40) rnds.
BO all sts.
Finishing
Weave in ends, and block gently to dimensions.
If I wanted to use an additional reinforce thread for the toe and heel, or a different color, where would I start the yarn change or additional strand for the heel portion?
Hello Barbara! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Hi Barbara! If you work it at the bottom of the heel and back of the heel steps, that would be the whole heel. Hope that helps! – Nicola, Editor
Like these socks , warmth and pattern . Why using double yarns ? What weight are these yearns ?
Hi Mary! One of these yarns is mohair blend and the other is a wool blend. Super Fine and Lace weight. This pattern is worked in the round from the toe up with one strand of each yarn held together. That way the sock has structure but also that fuzzy look! Hope that helps! – Nicola, Editor
Bottom of heel, WS, I assume is P, as the next row is knit??
Hi Renata! We’ve reached out to the designer for clarification and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Like these socks .
Hello Renata! I just confirmed with the designer that yes you are correct. We will adjust the pattern to match this change shortly. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor