Flexor

This pattern is part of Clare Devine’s sock knitting series, Sock Anatomy: Dissecting Heels and Toes. It is available as a single pattern or part of the e-book.

Flexor

This easy knit is ideal as an introduction to sock knitting and great for knitting on the go. These afterthought heel socks can be knitted from the top down or the toe up, perfect for experimenting with direction. Choose your favourite self-patterning yarn, paired with contrast heels and toes for happy dancing feet.

Materials

West Yorkshire Spinners Signature (4 ply; 75% wool, 25% nylon; 400m/437 yds per 100g skein) MC Shade: Blue Tit; 1 x 100g ballCC Shade: Butterscotch; 1 x 100g ball

2.5mm / US 1.5 needle for working in the round Four stitch markers Tapestry needle

Gauge

32 sts and 44 rows to 10cm / 4” in stocking stitch worked in the round, blocked.

Sizes

0-6m (6-12m, toddler, child) XS, S, M, L, XL Finished circumference (unstretched): 11.5 (13, 14, 15) 16, 17.5, 20, 22.5, 25 cm / 4.5 (5, 5.5, 6) 6.5, 7, 8, 9, 10” To fit approx: 12.5-14 (14-15, 15-16, 16-17) 18, 19.5, 22, 24,5, 27 cm / 5 – 5.5 (5.5 – 6, 6 – 6.25, 6.25 – 7) 7.25, 7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10.5”