Basic Socks

Knitting socks on a flatbed knitting machine doesn't have to be intimidating.
If you can knit short rows, you can knit these basic socks. (If you haven't tried short row shaping ... here's a great place to learn!)

Use any knitting machine, any yarn.
Once you master this basic sock construction, you'll be ready to get creative!
Review the outline below for more details.

Foot Up construction is worked from the heel up to the cuff.
Which method is better? It's your call!

Here's a quick comparison of the 2 methods

	Foot Up	Basic Cuff Down
Kitchener Stitch the toe	No	Yes
Running short on yarn?	Easier to gauge yarn	Must establish yarn usage ahead
2 Foot Seams to join	Yes	No, only 1 seam
Work color or pattern on instep only?	Yes	Not as easily