Reliable
Reliable is a toe-up sock pattern designed to be your first toe up socks or blank canvas to customize. You'll learn Judy's Magic Cast On, Fleegle Heel, and Italian Sewn Bind Off with linked tutorials. This pattern includes written instructions, row trackers for all sections with stitch counts and a construction blueprint.
Beta Knitter Feedback
“This pattern makes knitting your first toe-up sock so approachable! It’s broken down into manageable sections, and the stitch count charts help a ton!”
“This pattern is extremely well written and expertly guides you though each section with concisely written directions and supporting resources for all included techniques. I will absolutely be using it again and again! ”
SIZES
1(2, 3, 4) - see page 2 for sizing details
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot circumference: 6.25(7, 8, 9) inches/ 15.5(17.5, 20, 22.5) cm
Foot Length: 8(8.75, 9.75, 10.5)inches/ 20(22, 24.5, 26.25) cm (customizable)
YARN
Neighborhood Fiber Company - Studio Sock [fingering weight; 100% Organic Merino wool; 400 yds/ 366 m per 4 oz/ 100 g skein]; color: Canton (turquoise); 300(345, 420, 485) yds/ 275(315, 385, 445) m
Listed yardages are estimates based on pattern gauge and instructions. Varying gauge and/or customizations will change amount used.
YARN CHARACTERISTICS
Neighborhood Fiber Company's Studio Sock is an 8-ply, 100% wool fingering weight yarn. Its 8 plies add the strength needed to withstand the wear and tear of socks. If substituting yarn select one with a blend of wool and nylon or 8 plies to make your socks last.
GAUGE
36 sts x 48 rnds = 4 inches/ 10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round blocked.
To extend the life of your socks this is a tight gauge not typical to most socks.
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
1 US 1/ 2.25 mm circular needle, 40 inches/ 100 cm or size required to meet gauge.
NOTIONS
Tapestry needle
Stitch Markers (optional)
Skills and Techniques Practiced
Magic Loop
Judy’s Magic Cast On
Fleegle Heel
Italian Sewn Bind Off
A curated library of tutorials is available to help with all skills, techniques and stitches
Row Trackers with stitch counts are included for all sections featuring changes in the total stitch count.
A Blueprint is included to visualize how each pattern section forms your socks.
This pattern has been professionally tech edited by Jen Hurley of Rainy Day Knits. Special thanks to Jen and all Beta Knitters for helping to make this pattern possible.