Churchmouse Basic Sock with Manos Alegria Grande

Our mothers (and their mothers) knew this sock by heart—its vertical heel flap, turned heel, picked-up gussets, and grafted toe. For many of us, it’s the first sock we learned and we return again and again to this straightforward, comfy basic. Once you understand its simple structure, improvise to your heart’s content!

We designed a free worsted-weight adaptation to our Basic Sock pattern to knit them in brilliant, bouncy Manos Alegria Grande. A blend of superwash merino and sturdy polyamide, it’s resilient and super soft—perfect for warming your toes around the house!

FINISHED SIZE
Medium adult: Medium width; up to 10″/25cm foot.

YARN
1 skeins Manos Alegria Grande (197 yds/180m each).
Or approx. 210 yds/192m worsted-weight yarn.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Set of 4 double-point needles in US 5 (3.75mm), or size to obtain gauge. Darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
Approx. 20 sts = 4″/10cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking.