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# COZY WORSTED WEIGHT SOCKS

A beginner-friendly sock pattern worked flat in pieces and seamed together. These socks feature a comfortable stockinette stitch foot with ribbed cuff and are perfect for lounging at home.

## MATERIALS
- **Yarn**: 400-600 yards worsted weight yarn (Medium 4)
- **Needles**: US 5 (3.75mm) for ribbing, US 7 (4.5mm) for main body
- **Notions**: Yarn needle for seaming, stitch markers, scissors

## GAUGE
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4" (10cm) in stockinette stitch on US 7 needles
*Always check gauge before beginning*

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

## ABBREVIATIONS
- **CO**: Cast on
- **BO**: Bind off
- **K**: Knit
- **P**: Purl
- **St st**: Stockinette stitch (knit RS rows, purl WS rows)
- **RS**: Right side
- **WS**: Wrong side
- **Dec**: Decrease
- **Inc**: Increase

## NOTES
- These socks are worked flat in pieces and seamed together, making them perfect for beginners who aren't ready for circular knitting
- The pattern includes a reinforced heel and toe area for durability
- Seam allowances are included in measurements
- All pieces are worked from bottom up

## BACK (Heel and Back of Leg)
Using smaller needles, CO 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) sts.

**Heel Section:**
Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Row 2 (WS): *P1, k1; rep from * to end.
Rep Rows 1-2 for 1", ending with WS row.

Change to larger needles.
Work in St st for 3 (3.5, 4, 4.5, 5)", ending with WS row.

**Heel Shaping:**
Row 1 (RS): K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. (34, 38, 42, 46, 50 sts)
Row 2 (WS): Purl.
Rep Rows 1-2 until 20 (22, 24, 26, 28) sts remain.

**Leg Section:**
Work even in St st for 4", ending with WS row.

**Ribbed Cuff:**
Change to smaller needles.
Row 1 (RS): *K2, p2; rep from * to end.
Row 2 (WS): *K2, p2; rep from * to end.
Rep Rows 1-2 for 2".
BO in pattern.

## LEFT FRONT (Left Side and Top of Foot)
Using smaller needles, CO 20 (22, 24, 26, 28) sts.

**Toe Section:**
Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Row 2 (WS): *P1, k1; rep from * to end.
Rep Rows 1-2 for 1", ending with WS row.

Change to larger needles.

**Foot Shaping:**
Row 1 (RS): K1, inc 1, knit to last 2 sts, inc 1, k1. (22, 24, 26, 28, 30 sts)
Row 2 (WS): Purl.
Rep Rows 1-2 until you have 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) sts.

**Foot Section:**
Work even in St st for 4 (5, 6, 7, 8)", ending with WS row.

**Ankle Transition:**
Dec Row (RS): K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. (34, 38, 42, 46, 50 sts)
Next Row (WS): Purl.
Rep last 2 rows until 20 (22, 24, 26, 28) sts remain.

**Top of Foot:**
Work even in St st for 6", ending with WS row.
BO all sts.

## RIGHT FRONT (Right Side and Top of Foot)
Work same as Left Front.

## SLEEVES (Not applicable for socks - this section covers sole reinforcement)
Using larger needles, CO 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) sts.

**Sole Reinforcement Piece:**
Work in St st for 6 (7, 8, 9, 10)", ending with WS row.

**Toe Reinforcement:**
Row 1 (RS): K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Row 2 (WS): Purl.
Rep Rows 1-2 until 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) sts remain.

Next Row (RS): K2tog across row. (8, 9, 10, 11, 12 sts)
BO all sts.

## BUTTON_BANDS (Not applicable - this section covers assembly preparation)
**Preparation for Assembly:**
1. Block all pieces to measurements
2. Lay pieces flat and check that edges align properly
3. Mark seam lines with removable stitch markers if helpful

## FINISHING
**Assembly:**
1. **Sole Attachment**: With RS together, sew sole reinforcement piece to bottom edge of back heel piece and front foot sections.

2. **Side Seams**: Sew left and right front pieces to corresponding sides of back piece, matching heel and toe sections carefully.

3. **Foot Seams**: Sew toe sections together, ensuring reinforcement piece is properly aligned.

4. **Final Details**: 
   - Weave in all ends securely
   - Turn sock right side out
   - Check all seams for gaps and reinforce if necessary

**Care Instructions:**
Hand wash in cool water, lay flat to dry. These socks will soften with wear and washing.

**Customization Ideas:**
- Add stripes by changing colors every few rows
- Work in seed stitch instead of stockinette for texture
- Extend cuff length for boot socks
- Add a contrasting heel and toe

*Make a second sock following the same pattern. Enjoy your handmade cozy socks!*