Ring Socks

After the creation of my Golden Rings cowl and loving knitting this beautiful Smocked Rib Stitch, I wanted to create a fun-to-knit sock pattern. Knitting these socks with such an amazing yarn was an honor! Thank you Malabrigo for choosing my pattern to be part of your July Quickies 2022!

Construction
These socks are knit toe-up and have an afterthought heel. After creating the toe, we continue on pattern until a bit before the heel. We set up the heel placement and continue to the cuff that is decorated with these sweet Rings, called the Smocked Rib Stitch. We bind off creating a nice picot edge at the end. Video for all techniques are provided in the pattern.

What is an afterthought heel? The afterthought heel is a alternative for anyone who wants to knit a pair of socks but is intimidated by turning and shaping the heel. Both the sock and the heel are knit in the round and there are absolutely no short rows.

Sizes
Toddler (Child, Youth/Adult S, M, L)

Finished measurements
Foot Circumference (at the widest part of the
foot): 14 (15.5, 18, 20.5, 23) cm/ 5.5 (6, 7, 8, 9)”

Yarn
Malabrigo Yarn Sock (Fingering sock weight, 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 402 m (440 yd)/100 g): 801 Boticelli Red
A great alternative is the Malabrigo Yarn Ultimate Sock.

Yardage
38 (42, 48, 55, 62) g / 151 (167, 194, 221, 248) m –
165 (183, 212, 242, 272) yds

Needles
US 1 / 2.25 mm for the foot and US 0 / 2 mm for the cuff.

Techniques to indulge in:
Judy’s Magic Cast-On, Working in the round, Knitting, Purling, Ribbing, Picot Bind Off, W6sts or Smocked Rib Stitch and Afterthought heel