Short women’s socks with a rolled edge, knitted from bright blue-green yarn, are a stylish addition to a summer outfit. Thanks to their clean design and fresh color palette, these knitted socks pair perfectly with both casual and loungewear.
The step heel provides a comfortable fit and hugs the foot securely, making the socks especially pleasant to wear. The pattern uses simple knitting techniques, so it is suitable even for beginners.
The socks are finished with a classic wedge toe, which gives a neat shape and improves durability.
Materials, Tools & Techniques
Size
EU 38–39
Materials
100 g of yarn (75% wool, 25% polyamide), approx. 210 m / 50 g blue yarn and sectional yarn.
Colors: blue and blue-green variegated yarn
Needles
- Double-pointed needles (DPNs) size 2.5 mm = 2 (USA) = 12 (UK)
Stitch Patterns
Stockinette stitch:
- Knit all stitches in the round
- Knit on right side rows, purl on wrong side rows (when worked flat)
Gauge
30 stitches × 42 rows = 10 × 10 cm = 4 х 4 // in stockinette stitch
Short women’s socks with a Rolled Edge
Leg (Cuff Section)
Using blue yarn, cast on 60 stitches and divide evenly onto 4 double-pointed needles (15 stitches per needle).
Work 8 rounds in stockinette stitch to create the rolled edge.
Then continue knitting in stockinette stitch using sectional yarn.
Step Heel
After 2 cm from the edge, begin working the step heel.
Transfer stitches from needles 1 and 4 onto one needle and work the heel back and forth in stockinette stitch. Place stitches from needles 2 and 3 on hold.
For easier row counting, knit the first and last stitches of each row in garter stitch (knit every row).
Work:
- 16 rows for the first step
- Then leave 7 stitches unworked on each side
- Knit 14 rows on the remaining center stitches (second step)
Next, gradually join the steps by picking up stitches along the edges and knitting them together with the held stitches:
- On the next right-side row, slip 1 stitch knitwise.
- At the end of the row, pick up 8 stitches along the left edge of the second step.
- Knit the last picked-up stitch together with the first held stitch from the first step using a slip-slip-knit (ssk).
Turn work.
- Slip the first stitch purlwise and purl to the end.
- Pick up 8 stitches along the right edge.
- Purl the last picked-up stitch together with the first held stitch.
Repeat until all stitches are worked again.
Then redistribute stitches evenly onto 4 needles.
Gusset and Foot
Continue knitting in the round, shaping the gusset:
- On needle 1: knit the third-from-last and second-to-last stitches together
- On needle 4: work an ssk decrease on stitches 2 and 3
Repeat decreases every second round until the stitch count matches the top of the foot.
Then continue knitting short women’s socks in stockinette stitch until the desired foot length.
Wedge Toe Short women’s socks
At 20.5 cm from the center of the heel, begin shaping the toe.
Work decreases as follows:
- On needles 1 and 3: knit two stitches together near the end of the needle
- On needles 2 and 4: work an ssk at the beginning
Repeat:
- Every 2nd round — 7 times
- Then every round until 8 stitches remain
Pull the remaining stitches tight with yarn or graft using Kitchener stitch.
Tip
To ensure matching color stripes, start the second sock at the same point in the yarn color sequence.
Conclusion
By following this step-by-step knitting pattern, you can easily knit short women’s socks with a rolled edge and step heel. This design is perfect for everyday wear and also makes a cozy handmade gift.
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