Afterthought Sock Tutorial (adult sizes) Knitting Pattern

About The Finished Object 

The Afterthought sock was designed as an easy vanilla sock patttern. Knit a tube mindlessly, using your favorite knitting method, (or purchase pre-cranked sock tube) then add a toe and place the heel wherever you like! This is perfect for gift-knitting socks, you only need to know someones shoe size! This pattern features adult S, M, and Lg sock stitch counts.

Yarn 

Use any sock weight yarn you like: Fingering weight, wool-blends work best. Look for something with a nylon or silk blended in. 80g or more sock yarn for the tube 

20g or more of a fun contrasting color for the toe, heel, and cuff.

Tools/Needles 

• US size 1.5 or 2 (2.5mm or 2.25mm) needles. Magic loop, DPNs, or 9” circulars. Note: if you use 9” circulars you will either need magic loop or DPNs for the toe and heel. 

• 2 removable stitch markers. 

• 1 fixed stitchmarker for BOR. 

• Tapestry needle 

• Scissors 

• Scrap yarn for holding stitches (2-3g).

Sizing

7(7.5, 8.5)" tube circumference. Adult Small(Medium, Large). Recommended .5" negative ease.

Gauge 

Your tube should have a gauge of 17 sts per 2”. Row gauge will be determined as you go.

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https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-afterthought-sock

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https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/the-afterthought-sock-knitting-pattern-by-stitchology