Back to Basics: Socks (DK)

> **Buy three patterns, get one FREE! Add four rhyFlower Knits patterns to your cart and the fourth one will be free – this will automatically apply at checkout! ** >**Sign up for the [rhyFlower Newsletter][1] for email notifications of new releases, pattern discounts, and test knitting opportunities.** 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/][2] **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.*** [1]: http://eepurl.com/dABuO9 [2]: https://turtlepurl.com/ [3]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rhyflowerknits/