Cafe Socks DK

The Cafe Socks DK are a simple almost-vanilla sock pattern, featuring a heel flap and gusset construction and an all-over rib pattern that extends through the heel flap. Suitable for DK weight sock yarn, this pattern makes for great house socks or boot socks. This pattern is also available [free on my website][1], customer account required. > [Join my newsletter][2] and keep up with > all the latest sales codes, pattern > news and test calls, as well as > exclusive sneak peeks. Plus, receive > 10% off your first yarn purchase > when you sign up. <h1>Size Selection</h1> Baby/Toddler (Child, Adult A, Adult B, Adult C) with finished foot circumferences of 5 (6.5, 7.25, 8, 9.5)” / 12 (16.5, 18, 20, 24) cm. Select size based on 10% negative ease, rather than by age. Finished leg length: 2.5 (4.75, 5.25, 5.5, 6.25)” / 6.5 (12, 13, 14, 16) cm, adjustable. Finished foot length: 4.25 (7.75, 8.5, 9.25, 10.5)” / 10.5 (19.5, 20, 23, 26.5) cm, adjustable. <h1>Gauge</h1> 22 stitches and 34 rounds = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round with Needle A. <h1>Yarn Selection & Yardage</h1> DK weight yarn in the amounts of 140 (150, 170, 250, 350) yds / 130 (140, 155, 230, 320) m. Adult A size sample shown in [Zauberball Starke 6][3] (75% Wool, 25% Biodegradable Nylon / 150 g / 437 yards / 400 meters / Superwash / 2-ply). Child sample shown in A Knitter’s Homestead [DK Organic Merino Superwash Sock][4] (80% Superwash Merino / 20% Nylon / 100 g / 246 yards / 224 meters / Superwash / 4-ply). Choose a sturdy nylon blend for strength, or any multi-ply DK weight for comfortable bed socks. <h1>Needles</h1> A (Main Fabric): US 3 / 3.25 mm DPN’s, small circulars, or long circulars for magic loop. B (Ribbing): US 2.5 / 3 mm DPN’s, small circulars, or long circulars for magic loop. If knitting with small circulars, an additional set of DPN’s or long circulars will be required. Needle B should achieve rib that matches main fabric gauge. In 1x1 rib, this may require that you go down one more size. <h1>Notions</h1> 2 round stitch markers, one unique marker for the BOR, tapestry needle Construction Notes * A popular substitution is holding 2 strands of sock weight yarn together. Knit top down with heel flap and gusset construction. * An optional contrast color may be used in the heel and toes. * Techniques include knitting, purling, heel flaps, short row heel turn, picking up from an edge, and decreases. * This pattern is suitable for first time sock knitters. * [See my blog][5] about how to color manage gradient yarns as shown to avoid a jog at the top of the foot during heel flap. [1]: https://aimeeshermakes.com/products/cafe-socks-dk [2]: https://aimeeshermakes.com/subscribe [3]: https://aimeeshermakes.com/products/zauberball-starke-6-dk-weight-yarn [4]: https://aimeeshermakes.com/products/dk-organic-merino-superwash-sock-yarn [5]: https://aimeeshermakes.com/blogs/craft/gradient-yarn-color-management-sock-knitting