Learn how to knit vanilla socks with this easy tutorial for beginners and a fun free pattern! Does sock knitting seem complicated and intimidating? This amazing tutorial breaks it all down into eight simple steps. You’ll feel like you’ve unlocked a new skill when you realize it’s not as hard as it looks – it’s like magic! These socks are knitted in the round, cuff-down, with a reinforced heel-flap and short-row heel turn. You’ll need sock or fingering yarn and US 1.5 (2.5mm) circulars or 5 DPNs. Find the free pattern here for knitting Small, Medium, and Large socks! You’ll learn everything from making the ribbed cuff and heel flap to decreasing for the toes and using the Kitchener Stitch to graft the toe stitches. Super satisfying project!
Once you’ve got the hang of these, why not try a pair with a fun texture? Perfect for showing off your new sock-knitting skills!