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Back to Basics: Socks (DK) - For every newbie out there who dares to take up the challenge, this beginner-friendly sock pattern has got you covered with toe-up and cuff-down constructions, multiple sizes, fingering and DK weight options, and helpful resources. 

Discover your favorite heel—whether it’s a traditional flap and gusset or something more elaborate—you’ll find options for both! Back to Basics: Socks include 3 heels, allowing you to explore different constructions and determine what best fits your unique foot.

The pattern is written for the magic loop method for knitting socks; however, the design could be worked on double-pointed needles or mini-circulars instead should you prefer (ensure you denote your instep stitches with extra markers – so you don’t miss the placement of the heel or toe shaping).

SKILL LEVEL
Beginner

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
(Measured around the ball of the foot.)
6 (6.5, 7, 7.75, 8.25, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.75, 11.25)” / 15 (16.5, 18, 19.5, 21.5, 22.5, 24, 25.5, 27, 28.5) cm circumference — choose a size that will give you 1-1.5” / 2.5-4 cm of negative ease. The finished measurements provided are actual measurements and do not factor in your negative ease.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, scissors, scrap yarn (peasant heel), stitch markers (1)

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
US3 (3.25 mm) 40” (100 cm) circular needles, or the size required to obtain gauge

YARN REQUIREMENTS
MC: 100-245 yds / 91-224 m of DK weight yarn (depending on the length of your foot and leg)
CC: 37 (43, 48, 54, 60, 66, 72, 79, 86, 93) yds / 34 (39, 44, 49, 55, 60, 66, 72, 79, 85) m of DK weight yarn

SUGGESTED YARN
Turtlepurl Yarns – DK Striped Turtle Toes
75% SW Merino 25% Nylon
245 yds (224 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)
Heel Flap & Gusset Sample: Diamond Dungarees
Peasant Heel Sample: Tickled Pink
Short Row Heel: Trenchcoat
https://turtlepurl.com/

GAUGE
32 stitches by 40 rounds in stockinette = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking. Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will cause a size difference for your finished socks.

This pattern has been professionally tech-edited.