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Knit sock patterns are everywhere! They're one of the most popular things to knit, and that's probably because they make great gifts. Everyone needs socks right? I have a love-hate relationship with knitting socks. I love the finished product, but working on DPNs with fingering weight yarn drives me crazy! So, I decided to create a sock pattern that avoided that issue entirely.
This fuzzy knit sock pattern uses bulky weight fuzzy yarn on larger needles to avoid the teadiousness that comes with most knit socks. Becuase this pattern uses bulky yarn, it works up quickly. These socks practically fly off the needles, which will help avoid the dreaded second sock syndrome! We've all been there before. One sock is perfectly finished, and then another project calls and we abandon all hope of a second sock. Not with these fuzzy socks! They work up so quickly that you'll have no hesitation casting on the second sock.
Not only are these great to knit, they also make great gifts. Every year I love getting fuzzy socks as a Christmas gift. It's become a bit of a tradition because they make such good gifts. These fuzzy knit socks would make the perfect gift for anyone in your life, even that one person who you never know what to get them.
I can't wait to see everyone's finished socks!
Fuzzy Socks - Knit Sock Pattern
Follow the step-by-step tutorial below to knit your very own Fuzzy Socks
Materials
US 9 – 5.5mm knitting needles (circular or DPN). I used the interchangeable needle set from Knit Picks.
(optional) a needle size smaller for ribbing.
Tapestry needle for sewing
Scissors
Yarn: Bulky Yarn (I used Bernat Pipsqueak)
Small – 59 grams/60 yards
Medium – 73 grams/74 yards
Large – 88 grams/89 yards
Tips
Choose the size closest to your foot circumference
Knit to your desired foot length
Skills
Knitting in the round
Knitting in rows
Ability to use magic loop or DPNs.
Size Guide
S (M, L)
Small: 8-inch circumference
Medium: 9-inch circumference
Large: 10-inch circumference
Gauge
4 inches = 14 stitches & 20 rows worked in stockinette stitch in the round.
Abbreviations
Sl: Slip
Ssk: Slip 2 stitches separately as if to knit. Insert the left needle through the front of both stitches from left to right and knit together.
Knit2tog: Knit 2 stitches together
Instructions
Cast on 24 (28, 32) stitches.
(optional: try using a stretchy cast-on method for added ease).
Join in the round.
Leg
Rounds 1-10: (knit 1, purl 1) until the beginning of round
Rounds 11-20: Knit all stitches
Heel Flap
You will now be working in rows.
Row 1: Knit 12 (14, 16) stitches. Turn work.
Row 2: Sl 1, purl until end of row. Turn work
Row 3: Sl 1, knit until end of row. Turn work.
Row 4: Sl 1, purl until end of row. Turn work.
Rows 5- 10(12, 14): repeat rows 3&4
Heel Turn
Row 1: Sl 1, knit 6 (7, 8), ssk, knit 1. Turn work.
Row 2: Sl 1, purl 3, purl 2 together, purl 1. Turn work.
Row 3: Sl 1, knit until 1 before gap, ssk, knit 1. Turn work.
Row 4: sl 1, purl until 1 before gap, purl 2 together, purl 1. Turn work.
Repeat rows 3 & 4 until all stitches are worked. (NOTE: for size medium, the final 2 rows will end with a ssk & purl 2 together and not contain the k1 & p1 at the end of the row.)
You will now have 8 (8, 10) stitches left.
Gusset
You will now be working in rounds again.
Turn work and knit 8 (8, 10), pick up 5 (6, 7) stitches evenly along heel flap plus 2 more to close the gap between the heel flap and foot, place stitch marker, knit 12 (14, 16) place stitch marker, pick up 2 stitches in gap and 5 (6, 7) stitches along heel flap. Place beginning of round marker.
Round 1: Knit to 3 stitches before first stitch marker, knit2tog, knit 1, slip marker, knit to second stitch marker, knit 1, ssk, knit to beginning of round marker
Round 2: Knit all stitches
Repeat last two rounds until you are left with the starting number of stitches 24 (28, 32).
Leave stitch markers in.
Knit until approximately 1 inch from desired length.
Toe
Remove beginning of round marker
Round 1: Knit 1, ssk, knit until 3 stitches before stitch marker, knit2tog, knit 1, sm, knit 1, ssk. Knit until 3 stitches before stitch marker, knit2tog.
Repeat round 1 until 8 stitches remain.
Knit to next stitch marker to have equal
stitches on front and back needle.
Graft closed with Kitchener stitch
Fasten off yarn.
Congratulations!
You have completed your free Fuzzy Sock Knit Pattern! I would love to see your finished project. Tag me on Instagram @thecrafteemanatee if you choose to share your masterpiece.
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