Tubescent Socks

The simplicity of a tube sock with the fit of a heeled sock

Continuous color, toe-up or cuff-down, and sized for the whole family

Instructions are provided for both cuff-down and toe-up options. You can also choose to work your gussets in either stockinette or reverse stockinette stitch.

The last page includes some suggestions on various ways to modify your socks for a better fit on differently shaped feet.

SIZING

Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, Youth), {Adult S, M, L, XL}

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Choose a size based on the circumference of your foot, minus 10-15% for negative ease, then adjust foot length and leg height if necessary.

GAUGE

32 sts / 44 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking

YARN

Fingering weight

80 (110, 160, 225, 275), {320, 420, 520, 640} yds /

73 (101, 146, 206, 251), {293, 384, 475, 585} m

Ideal for gradients, self-striping, or handspun

TOOLS

US 0 / 2 mm needles (DPNs, magic loop with long circular, or 2 circs)

Tapestry needle

Stitch markers