Knit top-down (from cuff to toe) in stockinette and reverse stockinette stitch – half & half as the name suggests – with a classic heel flap and gusset construction and a rounded toe, these short socks are a simple go-to pattern with a little textural interest that lets hand-dyed and variegated sock yarn room to shine.
They knit up quickly and wear comfortably – the best combination!
The pattern is written for DPNs and circular needles / magic-loop.
While the pattern is written for a two-color version, with the cuff, heel, and toe knit in a contrasting color, and everything else in the main color, feel free to play around with colors: use just one color throughout, or use a second contrasting color for the toes. You can even make a striped version: Use two contrasting main colors, and switch after every round!
Or you can use up leftover – like me – and make an unmatching pair by switching main and contrasting color in the second sock!
Women’s Small (Medium, Large)
for a foot circumference of 19 (21.5, 24) cm / 7 ½ (8 ½, 9 ½)“
2 colors of fingering weight sock yarn
Yardage may vary depending on foot length. Please plan accordingly!
Sock Lite by Olann (plied, 80% Merino / 20% Nylon, 425 m / 100 g)
Shown in size M and shoe size EUR 37 / US 6 ½ / UK 4, both with MC/CC switched in the second sock.
32 sts / 46 rows = 10 cm / 4“ in stockinette stitch (after blocking)
Gauge has an influence on the size of your finished piece and your yardage!
US 1 ½ / 2.5 mm DPNs (set of 5 needles) or circular needles for magic-loop method (or size needed to obtain gauge)
tapestry needle, optional: 1 stitch marker for beginning/end of round
