Base socks

The Base socks are worked from the toe up. The socks begin with Judy’s Magic Cast-On and are easiest to knit using the Magic Loop Method. The foot is worked in smooth stockinette stitch for a sleek, comfortable fit inside walking shoes. The cuff features ribbing with small cables that peek out just above the shoe line. The heel is shaped with gussets and a French-heel–inspired construction, and the reinforced heel flap provides extra durability for everyday wear. SIZE 1 (2, 3) Circumference of the foot: 20.5 (22, 23.5) cm / 8 (8.75, 9.25) inches, to be worn with slight negative ease. Length of the cuff and the foot: Adjustable. YARN 280 (320, 370) m / 310 (350, 400) yards of fingering-weight sock yarn. Pink sample: 1 skein of Pru Yarns Soul (85% merino, 15% nylon; 400 m / 437 yards per 100 g), shown in the colorway Peony. Blue-gray sample: 1 skein of Lamb & Kid Trio (75% superwash merino, 25% polyamide; 411 m / 450 yards per 100 g), shown in the colorway Coastal Grey. NEEDLES 2.5 mm / US 1.5 DPNs or circular needles with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting. GAUGE 30 sts and 38 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of Stockinette stitch, in the round after blocking. 34 sts and 28 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of charted pattern, in the round after blocking. Note: Always use the needle size that gets you the right gauge! If you can't match the gauge both across the stitches and across the rounds, choose the needle size that gets you closer to the gauge across the stitches. NOTIONS 2 stitch markers, tapestry needle, cable needle (if using), blocking tools (sock blockers).