GHFSS Socks

If you're a passionate knitter who loves creating beautiful striped socks but prefers the cozy fit of a heel flap and gusset, this square heel knitting pattern is just what you need! This innovative heel construction utilizes a square turn, helping to maintain the integrity of your stripes. Unlike traditional triangle heel turns, which can disrupt your pattern, this square heel turn minimizes such disruptions, making it the perfect choice for self-striping yarns while also being suitable for all sock designs.

This sock pattern is designed to be knit from the top down using the magic loop technique. In this setup, Needle 1 is designated for the front of the leg and the top of the foot, while Needle 2 works on the back of the leg, the heel, and the bottom of the foot. The design features a classic heel flap, a square heel turn, a gusset for additional comfort, and a rounded wedge toe for a polished finish. Whether you're crafting a warm, tall sock or a cozy shortie, this pattern covers all your needs!

For your knitting projects, you'll need to gather the appropriate yarns: the tall sock sample is knit in size 5 using Gauge Dyeworks ‘Bowling Ally’ (92g), while the shortie sock sample is knit in size 3 with Knit Picks Felici ‘Playhouse’ (32g for the main color) and Knit Picks Stroll Fingering ‘Dove Heather’ (9g for the contrasting color).

In terms of yardage required, you'll need approximately 220 to 460 yards (201 to 421 meters) of fingering weight yarn for the main color (MC) and about 80 to 160 yards (73 to 146 meters) of contrasting color yarn (CC1). With this pattern, you can fully embrace your creativity and make socks that not only look great but feel fantastic on your feet!

Discover the joy of knitting with our detailed instructions and create socks that are as comfortable as they are stylish. Download the free pattern today and get started on your next favorite project!