Perfect Fit Socks | Purl Soho

I think hand knit socks are one of life’s underrated pleasures. Like juicy watermelon on a steamy day or good rainboots in a downpour, hand knit socks make everything okay!

Perfect Fit Socks | Purl Soho

I designed these Perfect Fit Socks to wrap your feet in extra deep comfort. For an honestly perfect fit, the toe shapes around your toes with no ouchy seams; the length of the sock is customized to your foot (size charts included); the heel has cozy slip stitch padding; and the leg and top of the foot conform wonderfully to any body, thanks to 2 x 2 ribbing.

Perfect Fit Socks | Purl Soho

And for truly happy feet, I turned to Anzula’s latest creation, Cloud. Cloud is a beautiful blend of superwash merino (for softness and structure), nylon (for durability), and cashmere (for dreamy goodness). This yarn is so lightweight and fine that you can look forward to hand knit socks that will actually fit in your shoes! And, at a whopping 575 yards a skein, the best news is you’ll only need one!

Perfect Fit Socks | Purl Soho

These socks are sized for men and women, so, while you may want to get started on a pair for yourself, don’t forget dad! Father’s Day is around the corner, and in the thoughtful present category, nothing beats hand knit socks. Let him know it’s time to kick his feet up! -Whitney

Update: New Pattern + New Gauge!

April 9, 2021

Perfect Fit Socks | Purl Soho

This classic sock pattern is the source of inspiration for a new gauge in our new Perfect Fit Socks! Using our new 50-gram Posy skeins, this slightly heavier gauge makes just as cosy a fit! Click here to view the pattern!

Update: Now In Fine Print

October 2024

Perfect Fit Socks | Purl Soho

We updated this classic Purl Soho pattern so you can knit it in our super fun printed sock yarn, Fine Print! The same cozy 2×2 ribbing, the same cushy slip-stitch heel, and the same comfy grafted toe, but now in our elastic, durable fingering-weight yarn made of 75% superwash wool and 25% nylon. Although incredibly soft, your Perfect Fit Socks in Fine Print will also be tough enough to last through daily wear and many trips through the washer and dryer!

Materials

Perfect Fit Socks | Purl Soho

In addition to a Purl Soho Perfect Fit Socks pattern, you’ll need…

  • 1 skein of Anzula’s Cloud, 80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon. We used the color Seaside.
  • A set of US #1 double pointed needles

Shop our wonderful collection of fingering-weight yarn to find a suitable substitute for this project, and remember that it’s always a good idea to check your gauge before you cast on… Our All About Gauge Tutorial shows you how!

Gauge

41 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Sizes

Small/Medium (Medium/Large)

  • Circumference comfortable stretches to: 8 (9) inches around the foot and 10 (11) inches around the leg
  • Length: adjustable; pattern includes directions for any foot length

Pattern

Please Note: Our original Perfect Fit Socks Pattern has been discontinued from purchase. For assistance, please contact us at customerservice@purlsoho.com or click here to view our new updated version!

Looking for more inspiration? Explore all of our free knitting patterns and knitting tutorials, buy one of our many knitting kits and yarn bundles, and shop for beautiful yarn. We have over 35 gorgeous natural fiber yarns in 100’s of magnificent colors, designed to bring integrity, beauty, and joy to your next knitting project and only available at Purl Soho!