This pattern is also a recipe — for well-fitted toe-up socks! They have a gusset and heel flap heel using German short rows and a unisex 2x2-rib cuff. They are available in five foot circumferences and the pattern provides formulas to assist you in figuring out exactly when to start the gussets to ensure a perfect fit, no matter what your row gauge or foot size. It also provides guidelines for calculating calf increases to accommodate any leg shape or sock height.

This pattern requires the knitter to be able to knit a small circumference in the round and is method-neutral, so it is easy to use whichever sock knitting technique you prefer (double-pointed needles, magic loop/one circular needle, two circular needles, short circular needle, etc. — and this pattern is even well-suited for working two-at-a-time). It clearly explains all techniques required and provides links to useful video tutorials, so the pattern is easily accessible to a beginner sock knitter.

Since it is a plain sock, this pattern can accommodate a wide variety of colourway types. Because of the heel style, however, note that a self-striping yarn or smooth gradient will lose its continuity across the gusset and around the heel.