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Toe-Up Socks in Stormy Superwash Sock
A joy to knit and brilliantly adaptable to any foot, our all-time favorite Toe-Up Socks pattern is updated so you can now knit it in our lovable, machine-washable Stormy Superwash Sock yarn. And while we were at it, we added new sizes so everyone from little kids all the way up can wear them!
Start out with Judy’s Magic Cast On—just follow along with our great step-by-step tutorial!—to create a no-seam, no-graft toe. Then work the foot, shape the simple flap and gusset heel, and finish with the leg up to the top edge. You can try on your sock throughout, one of the many pleasures of knitting toe-up socks! The tops of the feet and the legs are nice and stretchy thanks to your choice of 2×2 ribbing or an easy Mock Cable Rib… Pretty and practical, either way.
Just right for soft and snug handknit socks, Stormy Superwash Sock is made with 85% fine superwash merino wool and 15% recycled nylon. A sturdy 4-ply construction gives this fingering-weight yarn lasting strength and resilient springiness to stand up to everyday wear and countless trips through the washer.
With a subtle halo and smooth texture, this yarn feels delightfully bouncy on your needles and wonderfully soft on your feet. Toasty warm when it’s cold and stormy yet breathable when it’s hot and steamy, it’s the perfect sock yarn for any forecast!
Stormy Superwash Sock comes in a luminous palette of atmospheric colors and just two or three balls make a pair of Toe-Up Socks… Don’t be surprised if you end up with a whole rainbow of socks from golden sun to storm cloud gray!
Pattern designed and written by Purl Soho founder and co-owner, Joelle Hoverson.
Story written by Andrea Lotz for Purl Soho.
Materials
- 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) ball(s) of Purl Soho’s Stormy Superwash Sock, 85% fine superwash merino and 15% recycled nylon. Each ball of this fingering-weight yarn is 192 yards/ 50 grams; approximately 265 (325, 415, 480, 575) total yards required. We used the colors Reindeer Brown and White Denim.
- US ½ (2.25 mm), 32-inch circular knitting needles for Magic Loop OR a set of US ½ double pointed needles
- Stitch markers, including one unique
- If using Provisional Cast On: A crochet hook and scrap yarn
- A Toe-Up Socks Pattern PDF
GAUGE
34 stitches and 48 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
52 stitches and 48 rounds = 4 inches in 2×2 rib, unstretched
SIZES
Little Kid (Big Kid, Adult Small/Medium, Adult Medium/Large, Adult Large/X-Large)
- Finished Foot Circumference: 5 (5¾, 6½, 7½, 8¼) inches, comfortably stretching to about 5¾ (6¾, 7½, 8½, 9½) inches
- Finished Leg Length, from Top of Heel: 5 (6½, 7, 7½, 8) inches
- Finished Foot Length: Adjustable
Samples: We knit the Adult Medium/Large to fit a women’s US 7½.
PATTERN
The Toe-Up Socks Pattern is available for purchase as a PDF download.
Share your progress and connect with the community by tagging your pics with #PurlSoho. We can’t wait to see what you make!
LEARN ABOUT STORMY SUPERWASH SOCK + ALL OUR BEAUTIFUL YARNS
Stormy Superwash Sock is the perfect yarn to brighten a gloomy forecast and bring this project to life! This classic 85% superwash wool + 15% recycled nylon fingering-weight yarn feels soft in the hand and delightfully bouncy on your needles, with the strength to stand up to daily wear and lots of trips through the washer. The naturally luminous palette of heathered colors feels just right for gray skies and cozy days, and handy 50-gram balls encourage you to mix it up with contrasting heels and toes, stripes, and all the colorwork you can dream up!
More Knitting Patterns
- Be sure to explore our growing collection of Stormy Superwash Sock knitting patterns and cast on!
More Fingering-Weight Yarns
- Shop our entire collection of fingering-weight yarns (What does fingering-weight yarn mean, really? Our guide to fingering-weight yarn will answer your questions and more!)
- If you want to use a different yarn, be sure to take the time to get the correct gauge. Need help? Check our All About Gauge Tutorial, our Yarn Substitution article, and our Complete Guide To Yarn for lots of helpful information.
More Yarns With Similar Fibers
- Shop superwash wool yarn
- Shop merino wool yarn
- Shop machine washable yarn
Looking for more inspiration? Explore all of our knitting patterns (including tons of 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!
Trying to find the yarn pictured above this note. A deep plum and a variegated yarn tat matches the deep plumb shades.
What weight and fiber content are they? Looking for fingering or DK.
TYA, Linda
Hi Linda!
Thanks so much for reaching out. I’m so glad these beautiful yarns caught your eye!
The variegated yarn is Estuary in Violet Hellebore and Nigh DK in French Prune. Estuary is a fingering-weight yarn made from 65% Fine Merino Wool, 20% Mulberry Silk, 15% Linen. Nigh DK is a light worsted/DK-weight and it’s made from 100% cashmere.
I hope this helps, and you find the perfect yarn!
Happy knitting,
Hills