Basket Weave Sock Pattern

Named after the stitch, this is my first venture into doing a different heel and continuing the pattern down further. The pattern creates a lovely soft fabric. I have used Stylecraft Head Over Heels sock yarn.

Difficulty

Knitted in the round these can be either knitted on double pointed needles using knit and purl stitches with decreases, colour changing yarn and a Kitchener stitch to finish the toe.

Yarn and Notions

4ply (fingering or sock weight) yarn 60 to 80 grams (I used 60 grams for a size 7)

Set of five 2.25mm (US 1) double pointed needles

Tapestry needle

Measuring tape

Two stitch markers (optional but helpful)

If you decide to knit these on a small circular needle you will also need an additional three stitch markers to mark the stitch count for each needle

Measurements

Foot circumferences:

Small – 19cm / 7.5 inches – 56 stitches

Medium – 21.5cm / 8.5 inches – 64 stitches

Large – 24cm / 9.5 inches – 72 stitches

Instructions provided for UK sizes 5 to 8 with link to information for other sizes

This pattern has been independently tested.