Spare Rib Socks

This old-fashioned garter rib sock in sport weight yarn is a quick and cozy project that makes a great gift sock. I’ve added cables to slightly taper the ankle and improved forethought heels that fit perfectly and are easy to mend or replace.

More pattern information below.

SIZES
US shoe size 0-14
EU shoe size 32 to 47
UK shoe size 12 children’s to 12.5 adult

MATERIALS
Yarn:
Sport, light DK, or heavy fingering yarn

Tools:
2 to 3 mm / US size 0 to 2.5 circular or double-pointed needles, or size to fit gauge

Smaller needles for picking up heel stitches

Cable needle or extra needle of same or smaller size for cabling

3 yds / 3 m of contrasting yarn for heel placeholder stitches

Blunt tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Yarns and needles used in photos:
Novita Nalle Kivi (grey) and Bluenata (pale green) on 2.75 mm / US size 2 needles
Yarn Dragon Happy Sport Lelaine (blue) on 2 mm / US size 0 needles.

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