Beginner Toe-Up Sock with a Fleegle Heel – Aran Weight
Gauge: 4.5 sts/in in Stockinette stitch
Technique: Toe-Up Socks
Yarn Weight: Aran (8 wpi)
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A free basic worsted weight sock pattern for toe-up socks, knit one– or two-at-a-time, using Magic Loop and the Fleegle heel. This is the pattern I use to teach sock-knitting to first-time sock-knitters, and they always get great results.
Pattern Details
- Sizes: Small, Medium, Large
- Finished Measurements: To fit foot circumference: 7(8) inches
- Yarn Weight: Aran (8 wpi)
Materials
- Yarn: 180 yds aran/heavy-worsted-weight yarn. If working two socks at one time, you’ll need two separate balls of yarn.
- Needles: 1 pair circular needles, 47" for two-at-a-time, 40-47" for one-at-a-time
- Needle size: US 8 - 5 mm or size required to get gauge (4.5 sts/in)
- Notions: Stitch markers, scissors, tapestry needle
Gauge
- 4.5 sts/in in St st
Pattern Notes
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Published July 31, 2022
Last Updated: July 31, 2022 - Current Version: 1.0
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