Footprint Blueprints | Sock Pattern | Digital

This sock really is the blueprint to create the coziest socks in any yarn in your stash!

Jump into the basics of sock knitting with these classic toe-up socks — in 5 sizes and 4 yarn weights! And if these are your first socks, you can jump in with quick bulky weight and learn the necessary skills without getting bogged down with many tiny stitches. The pattern is designed to use the Magic Loop method (my favourite!) and features German Short Row Heels for a speedy, slick heel. I designed this pattern for my students, who kept asking what to knit next after their first bulky sock. They wanted familiar instructions and similar techniques. So, I wrote this just for you. For your next pair…for your hundredth socks…or somewhere in-between.

Fingering
YARN: 1 skein fingering weight sock yarn
GAUGE: 32 stitches, 44 rows = 4” (10 cm)
NEEDLES: US 1 - 2.25 mm, 40” (100 cm) cable

DK
YARN: 1/2/2/2/2 skeins DK weight yarn
Recommendations: Berroco Vintage DK, Bramble Ridge 85/15 DK
GAUGE: 26 stitches, 36 rows = 4” (10 cm)
NEEDLES: US 2.5 - 3 mm, 40” (100 cm) cable

Worsted
YARN: 1/1/2/2/2 skeins Worsted weight yarn
Recommendations: Berroco Vintage, Diamond Traditions
GAUGE : 22 stitches, 32 rows = 4” (10 cm)
NEEDLES : US 4 - 3.5 mm, 40” (100 cm) cable

Bulky
YARN: 2 skeins of Bulky Yarn
Recommendations: Berroco Vintage Chunky, Diamond Traditions Chunky, The Spinnacle Fiber Arts Thicc
GAUGE: 17 stitches, 24 rows = 4” (10 cm)
NEEDLES: US 8 - 5.0 mm, 40” (100 cm) cable

I use titles and text background colours to indicate instructions for fingering (yellow), dk (green), worsted (purple) or bulky (blue) yarn. So, if you plan on printing this out, I’d recommend printing in colour! Included are also copies of the pattern with each weight isolated, so you can select just the yarn weight you’re knitting with!