Compare Sock Construction Methods

Style	Pro	Con
Basic Sock - Toe Up (cuff last)	Foot knit in one piece - only one side seam Not sure if you have enough yarn? Start at the toe and weigh your yarn as you go. Adjust the leg length if you are running short of yarn	Many knitters don't like to bind off in ribbing. Hand knit the ribbing or use a stretchy bind off.
Basic Sock Cuff to Toe	Foot knit in one piece - only one side seam Stretchy, tubular cast on available for ribbing	Not as easy to estimate yarn usage
Fancy Sock - Heel Up (cuff last)	Not sure if you have enough yarn? Start at the heel and weigh your yarn as you go. Adjust the leg length if you are running short of yarn Foot knit in 2 pieces for different stitch pattern on sole and gusset	Many knitters don't like to bind off in ribbing. Hand knit the ribbing or use a stretchy bind off. 2 seams
Fancy Sock - Cuff to heel	Stretchy, tubular cast on available for ribbing Foot knit in 2 pieces for different stitch pattern on sole and gusset	Not as easy to estimate yarn usage 2 seams
Swan Sock - Gusseted Heel	Hand knit-like gusseted heel (for good fit) Foot knit in 2 pieces for different stitch pattern on sole and gusset	4 seams (side seams and gussets) Not a beginner sock, more skills needed