Worsted-Weight Socks for Beginners
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Published July 11, 2018
Last Updated: October 10, 2020 - Current Version: 3.9
Update notes: Added free information on Magic Loop, plus a link to our Premium program
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, Medium/Large
- Finished Measurements: To fit foot circumference: 7(8) inches
Materials
- Yarn: 180 yds 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 7 (4.5 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
Recommended Course: Toe-Up, Two-at-a-Time Socks
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Related Blog Post: Everything You Need To Know About The Fleegle Heel
By Liat Gat – Founder / Heels, Socks, Toe-Up Socks / August 24, 2012 / 108 CommentsIn December of 2006, a blogger known as Fleegle changed the knitting world when she published a no-holes toe-up heel formula on her blog. Since I discovered the Fleegle Heel, I’ve been making videos showing how to do it, writing patterns that use it, and helping the whole world learn to knit it.
Read Post »Related Blog Post: How to Knit Toe-Up Socks
By Liat Gat – Founder / Toe-Up Socks / September 9, 2010 / 12 CommentsRead Post »
Testimonials
The Easiest Socks I’ve Ever Knit!
The easiest socks I’ve ever knit! Thank you, Liat.
– Deb T.
Hi! I was wondering what the name of this heel turn is! It is one of the best heel turn methods I have ever seen, and I want to make sure I remember it!
Hello,
I just talked to Liat and she verified that it is the Fleegle heel.
Happy knitting,
Candy
Thank you so much for this pattern! I really appreciate it! I’m so excited about knitting socks, 2 at a time, using worsted weight yarn, and a circular needle!! WHOO HOO!! :)
Hooray! That’s wonderful, Chloe, I’m so glad. Way to go for attempting two-at-a-time – you’ll never look back. Happy knitting!