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# **CLASSIC RIBBED CUFF SOCKS**
*An intermediate sock knitting pattern worked from cuff to toe*

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## **MATERIALS**
- **Yarn:** 400-450 yards worsted weight sock yarn (75% superwash wool, 25% nylon recommended)
- **Needles:** US 6 (4.0mm) double-pointed needles or circular needles for magic loop
- **Notions:** Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors
- **Sample knit in:** Patons Kroy Socks yarn in Natural

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## **GAUGE**
22 stitches and 30 rounds = 4" in stockinette stitch, worked in the round
*Gauge is critical for proper fit - take time to swatch and adjust needle size if necessary*

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## **SIZES**
Small (Medium, Large, XL, 2XL)
- **Foot circumference:** 7 (8, 9, 10, 11)"
- **Foot length:** 8.5 (9.5, 10.5, 11.5, 12.5)"
- **Leg length:** 7" (adjustable)

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## **ABBREVIATIONS**
- **CO** - cast on
- **k** - knit
- **p** - purl
- **k2tog** - knit 2 together
- **ssk** - slip, slip, knit
- **pm** - place marker
- **rnd** - round
- **st(s)** - stitch(es)
- **w&t** - wrap and turn (short row)

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## **NOTES**
- These socks are worked from the cuff down using a traditional heel flap and gusset construction
- The pattern includes a 2x2 ribbed cuff for stretch and comfort
- Choose your size based on actual foot circumference with 0.5-1" negative ease
- For longer or shorter legs, simply work more or fewer rounds in the leg section
- Heel flap is worked back and forth while instep stitches rest

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## **BACK**
*This section covers the cuff and leg portion*

**Cast On and Cuff:**
Using long-tail cast on, CO 40 (44, 48, 56, 60) sts. Divide evenly among 4 dpns or use magic loop method. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. PM for beginning of round.

**Rounds 1-20:** *K2, p2; repeat from * to end of round.

**Leg:**
**Rounds 21-70:** Knit all stitches (stockinette in the round).
*Work 50 rounds total, or desired leg length*

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## **LEFT_FRONT**
*This section covers the heel flap*

**Heel Flap Setup:**
The heel flap is worked over the first 20 (22, 24, 28, 30) sts. Place remaining 20 (22, 24, 28, 30) sts on hold for instep.

**Row 1 (RS):** *Sl1, k1; repeat from * across heel sts.
**Row 2 (WS):** Sl1, purl to end.

**Rows 3-30:** Repeat Rows 1-2.
*Work 30 rows total for heel flap*

**Turn Heel:**
**Row 1 (RS):** K12 (13, 14, 17, 18), ssk, k1, turn.
**Row 2 (WS):** Sl1, p5 (5, 5, 7, 7), p2tog, p1, turn.
**Row 3:** Sl1, k6 (6, 6, 8, 8), ssk, k1, turn.
**Row 4:** Sl1, p7 (7, 7, 9, 9), p2tog, p1, turn.

Continue in this manner, working one more stitch before the decrease on each row until all heel stitches are worked.
**Final count:** 12 (14, 14, 16, 18) heel sts remain.

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## **RIGHT_FRONT**
*This section covers the gusset pickup*

**Gusset Setup:**
With RS facing and working yarn attached to heel sts:

**Setup Round:** 
- K12 (14, 14, 16, 18) heel sts
- Pick up and k15 sts along left side of heel flap
- K20 (22, 24, 28, 30) instep sts
- Pick up and k15 sts along right side of heel flap
- K6 (7, 7, 8, 9) heel sts to center of heel

PM for new beginning of round at center of heel.
**Total sts:** 68 (76, 78, 88, 94)

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## **SLEEVES**
*This section covers the gusset decreases*

**Gusset Decrease Rounds:**
**Round 1:** 
- K to 3 sts before instep, k2tog, k1
- K across instep sts
- K1, ssk, k to end

**Round 2:** Knit all stitches.

Repeat Rounds 1-2 until 40 (44, 48, 56, 60) sts remain.

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## **BUTTON_BANDS**
*This section covers the foot*

**Foot:**
Continue in stockinette stitch (knit every round) until foot measures 6.5 (7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10.5)" from back of heel, or 2" less than desired total foot length.

**Toe Shaping Setup:**
Rearrange stitches so you have 20 (22, 24, 28, 30) sts each for top and bottom of foot.

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## **FINISHING**

**Toe Decreases:**
**Round 1:** 
- K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts of top, k2tog, k1
- K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts of bottom, k2tog, k1

**Round 2:** Knit all stitches.

Repeat Rounds 1-2 until 20 (20, 24, 28, 28) sts remain.
Then repeat Round 1 only (decrease every round) until 8 sts remain.

**Final Steps:**
Cut yarn leaving 8" tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches and pull tight to close toe. Weave in all ends securely.

**Blocking:** Gently wash socks in wool wash and lay flat to dry, or block lightly with sock blockers.

**Make second sock:** Repeat all instructions for second sock.

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*Pattern designed for intermediate knitters comfortable with double-pointed needles, heel construction, and basic shaping techniques. Finished socks should be worn with 0.5-1" negative ease for proper fit.*