Chunky Sock Knitting Pattern : Knit a Gift Now

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A chunky sock knitting pattern using bulky yarn. It’s a simple sock pattern that knits up quick and they’re easy to knit for gifts too!

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a cozy setting with chunky knitted socks, coffee, leaves on a fur blanket.

If you’re like me and completely afraid to knit a sock, then you might like these socks!

About the Pattern

This sock pattern is knit from the toe up. It has a few increases for the toe and then it’s knit stitch on repeat. Ahhh, my kind of pattern.

Available Sizes: Two
Size: Baby & Adult
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Skill Level: Beginner
PDF Format: Printer & Mobile Friendly
Bonus: Video
Pattern Name: Falling Leaves

Techniques

Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:

Knit in the Round, Magic Loop Method
Knit Stitches
Increase Stitches

WHAT’S TO LOVE!?

Stress-free & meditative
Beginner-friendly with video tutorials
Easy to knit for gifts
Cozy toes ;)

Yarn & Substitutions

Yarn Weight: Worsted/Aran
Yardage: 20 – 80 yards (18 – 73 meters)
Suggested Yarn: We Are Knitters Petite Wool

Needles & Notions

Needle Size: US 11 (8mm) Knitting Needles with a 32″ (80cm) Cable +, or DPNs
Extras: Stitch Marker

Gauge

13 1/4 STS & 19 rows per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the stockinette stitch

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Sizes

Two: Adult & Baby

Measurements

Adult Foot Size: US 8 1/2 (UK 6.5, Eur 39)
Adult Finished Sock Measurements: 4 3/4″ wide x 13″ (12cm x 33cm)
Adult Finished Sock Weight for US 8 1/2: 2.8oz (80g)

Baby Finished Sock Measurements: 2 3/4″ x 5 1/2″ (7cm x 14cm)
Baby Finished Sock Weight: 0.7oz (20g)

Notes

Not reversible.
Knit toe up.
Knit using the stockinette stitch.
These are oversized to wear over a pair of socks
When knitting in the round you’re always knitting the right side of your work.

Video

Expert Tips

Knit the first inch, or so, and then turn inside out and sew the CO STS together, creating the toe, so you don’t stretch it out by turning the whole thing inside out when you’re finished.

Place a removable stitch marker at the beginning of the first round, to mark the beginning, so if you drop your stitch marker while you’re knitting, you ‘ll know which side is the beginning.

FAQ

Do I have to knit them in the round?

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.

Can I knit this pattern using a different weight yarn?

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.

Do you want the same size sock, but want to use thinner yarn?

Cast-on more stitches in increments of 2.

Do you want the same size pumpkin, but want to use thicker yarn?

Cast-on fewer stitches in increments of 2.

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Knitting Abbreviations

*– * – repeat between * to end of round
BO – bind-off in pattern
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
INC1 – increase one stitch by making a backwards loop
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

Adult Pattern

Knit in the Round, Magic Loop Method:
CO 20 STS, PM, split 10 per needle, join in the round.

Round 1: *K*
Round 2: *K1, INC1, K8, INC1, K1* (increase 4 STS)
Round 3: *K*
Round 4: *K1, INC1, K10, INC1, K1* (increase 4 STS) (If you have a narrow foot, you can skip the next increase and go to round 7.)
Round 5: *K*
Round 6: *K1, INC1, K12, INC1, K1* (+4=32 STS)

Round 7: *K*
Repeat round 7 for 13″ (33cm) from CO edge, or desired length. I made mine long enough to fold over.

BO loosely in the K1, P1 pattern, or your preferred stretchy bind-off method.

Weave in the ends.
Make the second the same as the first.

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Baby Pattern

Knit in the Round, Magic Loop Method:
CO 10 STS, PM, split 5 per needle, join in the round.

Round 1: *K*
Round 2: *K1, INC1, K8, INC1, K1* (increase 4 STS)
Round 3: *K*
Round 4: *K1, INC1, K10, INC1, K1* (increase 4 STS) (If you have a narrow foot, you can skip the next increase and go to round 7.)

Round 5: *K*
Repeat round 5 for 5 1/2″ (14cm) from CO edge, or desired length. I made mine long enough to fold over.

BO loosely in the K1, P1 pattern, or your preferred stretchy bind-off method.

Weave in the ends.
Make the second the same as the first.
No blocking required.