Best Worsted Socks by The Chilly Dog

Best Worsted Socks

Knitting
October 2020
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
140 - 280 yards (128 - 256 m)
sock circumference 32 (36, 40, 44) sts around
English
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This knit sock pattern uses worsted weight yarn and has four sizing options that accommodate most adult sized feet.

So why is this pattern the best sock for worsted weight yarn? Not only is this pattern quick to knit, it includes instructions for both top down and toe up construction, there is no grafting, there are no picked up stitches and the bottom of the foot has a light texture that feels yummy.

These socks have shadow wrapped short row heels and star toes.

This pattern is written in needle neutral terms and can be worked on dpns or circular needles with your favorite small circumference circular knitting method.

Required Skills: basic knit and purl stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, knitting in the round, short rows
Yarn Weight: worsted
Recommended Yarn: Simpliworsted by HiKoo
Recommended Needle Size: US size 6 (4.0 mm) dpns
Finished Measurements:

size 32 (36, 40, 44) sts around
Sock Foot Circumference = 7 (8, 9, 10) inches
Sock Foot Length = 8 ½ (9 ½, 10 ½, 11 ½) inches
Sock Leg Height = 3 (3 ½, 4, 4 ½) inches

Pattern Length: 7 pages

Video Support Series
Best Worsted Socks Playlist on YouTube

  • Provisional Tubular Cast On
  • Norwegian Purl
  • Avoiding Extra Stitches at the Needle Change When Knitting in the Round
  • Invisible Ribbed Bind Off

Note: This pattern was originally released in March 2017, but significant updates were made in October 2020.