Beginner Tube Sock Knitting Pattern Free
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This beginner tube sock knitting pattern is knit with super bulky yarn & large knitting needles. Perfect for a quick & cozy pair of hand knit socks.
The perfect cozy day…
- Wearing a pair of chunky homemade socks
- Wrapped up in a chunky handknit shrug
- Snuggled up with your loving furbaby
- Watching your favorite movie on repeat
About the Pattern
These knitted tube socks are knit in the round using the magic loop method. Starting at the top, knit mostly using knit stitches and decreases a few rounds for your toes.
Available Sizes: One
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Pattern Name
Techniques
Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:
Knit in the Round, Magic Loop Method
Knit & Purl Stitches
Decrease Stitches
WHAT’S TO LOVE!?
- Cute & cozy socks when you’re finished.
- Quick & easy to knit.
- Customize for gift giving.
- No memorizing, just knit stitch on repeat.
- Easy to pick-up where you left off.
- Knit in a weekend kind of project.
Yarn & Substitutions
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage:
Color A: 150-175 yards (137 – 160 meters) (Oatmeal)
Color B (stripes): 30 – 40 yards (27 – 36 meters) (Claret)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Alternative Yarn Substitute Options:
- Lion Brand Hometown Yarn (acrylic option)
- Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick & Quick
- Cascade Yarns Pacific Chunky
- Hobbii Umami
- Rico Designs Creative Twist
- Rowan Big Wool (100% wool)
- Yarn Bee Dream Supreme
- Paint Box Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky
Check out Yarnsub’s for more yarn substitutions.
Needles & Notions
Needle Size: US 11 (8mm) Circular Needles with a 24″ (60cm) Cable, or longer
Extras: Stitch Marker
Gauge
9.5 STS & 14 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the round in stockinette
Measurements
Model Foot Size: US 8 1/2 (UK 6.5, Eur 39)
Finished Sock Measurements: 6″ wide x 12″ (15cm x 30cm)
Finished Sock Weight for US 8 1/2: 8.5oz (245g)
Sizes
The FREE version is for a size US 8 1/2
The downloadable PDF pattern is available in 23 sizes (Children, Women & Men Sizes), which you can get on Etsy or Ravelry.
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Notes
Not reversible.
Knit top down.
Knit using the rib & stockinette stitch.
Knit in the round with a circular needle, magic loop method.
When knitting in the round you’re always knitting the right side of your work.
FAQ
I haven’t found a good way to knit them flat and join them without creating a thick seam, so the most comfortable way to wear them is when they’re knit in the round.
Definitely! If you cast-on using the same number of stitches with a thinner yarn & smaller needles, you’ll have a smaller socks.
If you cast-on using the same number of stitches with a thicker yarn & smaller needles, you’ll have a larger socks.
Cast-on more stitches in increments of 2.
Cast-on fewer stitches in increments of 2.
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Free Knitting Pattern
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Knit in the round using the magic loop method
With color A:
CO 24 STS, split 12 per needle, PM, join in the round
Round 1-3: *K2, P2* (3 rounds)
Round 4: *K* (1 round)
Switch to color B:
Round 5-7: *K* (3 rounds)
Switch to color A:
Round 8-9: *K* (2 rounds)
Switch to color B:
Round 10-12: *K* (3 rounds)
Switch to color A:
Rounds 13-68: *K* (56 rounds)
Round 69: K2TOG, K8, K2TOG x2 (20 STS remaining)
Round 70: *K*
Round 71: K2TOG, K6, K2TOG x2 (16 STS remaining)
Round 72: *K*
Round 73: K2TOG, K4, K2TOG x2 (12 STS remaining)
Round 74: BO, kinda tight. Turn inside out and sew up to toe seam.
Weave in the ends.
Knit the second the same as the first. ;)
No blocking necessary.
Knitting Abbreviations
*– * – repeat between * to end of round
BO – bind-off in pattern
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
K – knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
K2TOG – knit 2 stitches together
P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
PM – place marker
STS – stitches
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