Knit Short Socks: Meet My Seven Shortie Patterns
Let’s hear it for knitting short socks. They’re cool in hot weather, they keep your feet happy on wooded hikes, farmer’s market forays, and neighborhood strolls. Their heels add just enough padding to keep your shoes from being jerks—plus they’re short. Wool is the secret weapon here: breathable, moisture-wicking, and magically not stinky. Whether you’re an athlete, a couch potato, or a bit of both, wool shorties are where it’s at—and they’re not long. They also happen to be ridiculously fun to knit. They’re small and portable. They’re quick. Throw ‘em in your bag and knit them wherever you go. Some of my ped patterns are toe-up and some are top-down. They’re great to play with self-striping yarn and you can knock out a pair in record time—because they’re short! I’m rounding up my favorite shortie patterns so you can treat those feet. Each style brings something different to the party—but they all share one important trait: you guessed it... they’re short. Toe Up Larch Peds These ...