Cuff Link Socks
While I love complex cables, intricate lace and textured patterns, nothing excites me more than simple design elements that showcase skill, knowledge and a true love for detail. Cuff Link Socks is that kind of pattern. I also love to create patterns that are beginner friendly but can still delight the experienced knitter.
These socks are knit top down, in the round using the method of your choice. They include two heel options, (heel flap and gusset or short row) and two toe options (anatomical or round).
I have provided what I hope to be clear, concise and detailed instructions and video tutorials to follow along exactly. HOWEVER!! If you are a fearless sock knitter, feel free to make any modifications that will produce the socks YOU WANT!!
Lengthen the leg, change the heel, knit all in one color or as many colors as you want. You are the boss of your knitting!!!
SOCK CONSTRUCTION
Top down, shorty length, two 2x2 rib cuffs, stockinette stitch leg and foot, heel flap with garter edge and gusset, shadow wrap short row heel, anatomical and rounded toe.
YARN
Fingering weight, 4 ply, approximately 400-600 yards/365-548 meters total
SAMPLE
Size Medium (64 stitches, US size 7.5)
Legacy Fibers Artz, colorways, Tapestry and A Legacy Celebration, Steel Toes base (75% Superwash Merino/25% Nylon, 50 gram (231 yards/211 meters) sock sets with 20 gram mini
YARN REQUIREMENTS
Main Color : 231 - 400 yards / 211 - 365 meters
Contrast Color: 80-120 yards / 74 - 109 meters
The yarn quantity depends on the size you are knitting. Always overestimate so you don’t run out.
GAUGE
32 stitches and 40 rounds per 4 inches/10 centimeters in stockinette stitch
NEEDLES
US 1 / 2.25 mm needles (or size needed to obtain the gauge)
2 sets of needles will be needed for the Double Cuff
Use your preferred method for knitting socks (DPNs, magic loop and two circulars, 9 inch needle). This pattern will work for all.
SIZES
Adult Small (Medium) (Large) 56 (64,72) stitches
Approximate foot circumference 7 inches/17 centimeters (8 inches/20 centimeters, 9 inches/23 centimeters)
Leg and foot length vary depending on the knitter’s need and preference.
