Looking for a shortie version of the Basic 4ply Socks pattern? This one is for you!
The Basic 4ply Shortie Socks pattern has five cuff variations which fit with the Basic 4ply Socks pattern – they’re the same as the basic socks but shorter! What this means is that if you’re new to socks or you need some help, you can use the Winwick Mum Sockalong tutorials which will talk you through every step of the way, so even if these will be your first socks, you’ll be able to knit them and I will help you.
The Shortie Socks pattern, like the Basic 4ply Socks pattern, is written for one size so that you can customise it to any foot size or length that you need to. Information to help you do this is in the tension tutorial of the Sockalong tutorials – that’s where you can find the Sock Stitch Calculation which is your guide to knitting socks for any feet you want to!
Don’t need tutorials? You can cast on straight away as the pattern is easy to follow and if you need to make adjustments, advice and links are given to help.
This is a cuff down sock pattern with a heel flap and gusset. The heel flap is worked in heel stitch for a comfy, cushioned heel, and the toes are grafted with Kitchener stitch.
You’re going to love these shortie socks!
Useful to know
Size
To fit ball of foot circumference 8 inches; 20 cm
Advice is given on how to adjust the pattern and how to calculate the right number to cast on for the perfect fit.
Yarn
1 x 100g ball or 2 x 50g balls of 4ply yarn of your choice. Yarns picture are West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply in Seascape and Wildflower.
There’s information in the Sockalong tutorials about choosing yarn – I recommend a good quality yarn such as West Yorkshire Spinners, Regia or Opal as it will be more forgiving if you make mistakes!
For WYS yarn stockists, click here.
Materials
2.5mm needles – short circular needle, DPNs (double pointed needles) or 80cm circular for magic loop
1 set DPNs size 3.0mm (optional for a looser cuff)
1 set DPNs size 2.5mm (not required for magic loop)
Stitch holder (optional)
Stitch markers
Wool needle
Tension
30 sts to 10 cm (4 ins) in stocking stitch (worked in the round) on 2.5mm needles.
This pattern is for:
- Knitters who can confidently cast on, knit and purl. (I’ll help you with the rest!)
- Knitters who want to knit socks but have always thought they were too hard (they’re not!).
- People who want a shorter version of the Basic 4ply Socks with more than just one cuff choice.
Printing info:
The pattern is 9 pages long.
- 7 pages of pattern with five cuff options
- 2 pages of additional information at the end
You can find the Winwick Mum Sockalong tutorials here, and if you’d prefer them in book form, I’ve got that too! You can find Super Socks, the paperback version of the Sockalong tutorials here, and e-book versions on Amazon, Nook and Kobo.
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Kind words
“I love doing this little sock, my favourite and it never lets me down.” Dawn, Facebook
