This toe up shortie sock pattern is a pretty addition to my free sock knitting patterns because it has a practical shortie fit, a mitered heel, and a lace-and-cable design across the top of the foot.
If you love short socks but hate when they slide down into your shoes, this pattern was made for exactly that problem. These socks are worked from the toe up with a shortie ankle, but the little tab at the back adds extra height where you actually need it. The top of the foot has a mix of cables and lace that looks like climbing vines, so this toe up shortie sock pattern still feels special even though it is a small, wearable project.
The Vine Shortie Socks are a fun project when you want socks that are pretty, practical, and not too tall.
They have that quick shortie sock feel, but with enough detail to keep the knitting interesting from toe to ankle.
What Materials Do You Need for This Toe Up Shortie Sock Pattern?
For this toe up shortie sock pattern, I used KnitPicks Stroll Tweed and 2.25mm double-pointed needles.
Stroll Tweed is a great choice for socks because it has the softness of merino with the strength of nylon, and the little tweed flecks give the finished socks such a pretty texture. The stitch pattern on the top of the foot has both cables and lace, so using a sock yarn with good stitch definition helps those climbing vine details show up nicely.
This pattern is written for an adult ladies size only, so it is a great option if you want to make a pair for yourself or knit a gift for someone who wears a similar size.
You will also want the usual sock-knitting supplies, like stitch markers, a cable needle if you prefer using one, and a yarn needle for weaving in ends.
Because this is a toe up shortie sock pattern, you can try the sock on as you go, which is one of my favorite parts of knitting socks from the toe up.
How Is This Toe Up Shortie Sock Pattern Worked?
This toe up shortie sock pattern starts at the toe and works up through the foot before moving into the mitered heel and shortie ankle.
The top of the foot is where the pretty detail happens. The lace and cables work together to create a climbing vine look, while the bottom of the foot stays smooth and comfortable inside your shoe. The mitered heel gives the sock a nice fit, and the short rows at the back ankle create a little tab that helps keep the sock from slipping down.
That back tab is such a helpful detail for shortie socks because it adds height right where your shoe usually rubs.
If you have knit toe up socks before, this is a fun way to add a little more detail without committing to a tall sock leg.
And if shortie socks are your favorite kind of socks to actually wear, this pattern gives you the best of both worlds: a quick project and a pretty finished pair.
What Other Sock Patterns Should You Try Next?
If you enjoy this toe up shortie sock pattern, you may also like these other sock knitting patterns:
• Chain Ankle Socks
• Deborah Ankle Socks
• Judah Ankle Socks
• September Ankle Socks
• Simone Ankle Socks
These patterns are all great options if you love knitting socks that are wearable, practical, and fun to make.
Some have simple textures, some have lace, and some are perfect when you want an easy pair of ankle socks that can still be worn all the time.
The best part about knitting shortie socks is that they feel like such a satisfying little project.
You still get all the fun parts of sock knitting, but they finish faster than taller socks and are easy to wear with everyday shoes.
Sorek Socks Free Pattern
Materials:
Yarn: 200-230 yds KnitPicks Stroll Tweed 231yd/50gr
Needles: US #1 / 2.25mm DPNs (or circular for magic loop)
Notions: stitch markers, yarn needle, cable needle
Gauge: 8sts x 11rows per inch
sizing:
Ladies adult
Finished measurements (unstretched):
Cuff (around): 8ins/20cms
Foot Length (adjustable): 10ins/25cms
Sorek Stitch chart
Round 1 – p1, yo, ssk, p2, k4, p1
Round 2 – p1, k2, p2, k4, p1
Round 3 – p1, k2tog, yo, p2, cb2/2, p1
Round 4 – p1, k2, p2, k4, p1
Toe
Cast on using Judy’s magic cast on 24 sts
Toe round 1 – Knit around
Toe round 2 – k1, m1l, knit to 1 st before end of needle, m1r, k1, repeat on second needle.
Repeat the above 2 rounds until there are 68 sts on your needles.
There will be a total of 11 increases.
If using dpn separate your stitches as follows:
Needle 1 (top of foot) – 34 sts
Needle 2(bottom of foot) –17 sts
Needle 3 (bottom of foot) – 17 sts each
If you using magic loop or use a stich marker after 34sts to mark the top and bottom of foot.
The beginning of round is the start of the top of foot.
Foot
Work the first 34sts in charted stitch pattern then k34.
Work like this until the sock measures 7 ins/ 17.5cms from tip of toe, or 2.5 ins/ 6 cms short of desired foot length.
Heel
Knit until 1 stitch remains on needle 3; Wrap and Turn.
Purl until 1 stitch remains on needle 2, W&T.
Turn and knit to 1 st before wrapped st; W&T.
Turn and purl to 1 st before wrapped st, W&T.
Continue in this manner until there are 14 sts between wrapped sts.
With RS facing, K to first wrapped st, pick up the wrap and K it together with the st it wraps; Turn
Slip 1, Purl to first wrapped st, pick up the wrap and P it together with the st it wraps, turn
Slip 1, knit across to next wrapped stitch, pick up the wrap and K it together with the st it wraps; Turn
Slip 1, Purl to next wrapped st, pick up the wrap and P it together with the st it wraps, turn
Continue working the last 2 rows, working one more st each row.
When you have worked the last wrapped st on the WS, turn and K back; continue in the round, working in pattern across the instep where you left off.
Leg
Work around in established pattern to 1 stitch remaining in round, w&t
Purl 32, w&t
Work to end of round working wraps as you get to them.
Work around in established pattern working the wrap when you get to it to 2 sts remaining in round, w&t
Purl 30, w&t
Work to end of round working wrap as you get to it.
Work around in established pattern working the wrap when you get to it to 3 sts remaining in round, w&t
Purl 28, w&t
Work to end of round working wrap as you get to it.
Work around in established pattern working the wrap when you get to it to 4 sts remaining in round, w&t
Purl 26, w&t
Work to end of round working wrap as you get to it.
Work around in established pattern working the wrap when you get
Cuff
Work in Stockinette for 5 rounds.
Short rows for the tab on the heel:
Row 1 – Work around to 1 st remaining in the round, W&T.
Row 2 – Work across to 1 st remaining on the back of the foot, W&T.
Row 3 – Work across to 1 st before last wrap, W&T.
Row 4 – Work across to 1 st before last wrap, W&T.
Repeat rounds 3 & 4: 3 times.
Next round: Work across cuff in stockinette, picking up wraps and working them together with the sts they wrap as you complete this round.
Work in stockinette 5 rounds.
DO NOT BIND OFF, cut enough yarn to sew all the way around (always err on the side of extra!), fold the hem with wrong sides together at the picot round and sew the hem in place loosely so it stretches when you put it on.
ABBREVIATIONS
Bor – beginning of round
cb2/2 – place the next 2 sts on your cable needle, hold in back, knit the next 2 sts, knit the 2 sts on your cable needle
k – knit
k2tog -knit 2 stitches together
m1l – Insert the left needle under the strand that runs between two stitches from front to back, then knit this strand through the back loop
m1r – Insert the left needle under the strand that runs between two stitches from back to front, then knit this strand
P – purl
pm – place marker
ssk – slip next st knitwise, slip next st knitwise, place stitches back onto left needle, knit both slipped sts together
sm – slip maker
st – stich
sts – stitches
Have you knit a toe up shortie sock pattern before, or do you usually stick with top-down socks? Tell me in the comments because I would love to know which sock construction you reach for most often.
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