Monica Knits

The cuff has both decorative and functional purposes. Designed to stretch and hold the sock up, there are many rib patterns to choose from, from simple to elaborate. For the basic cuff, I use a 2 x 2 rib pattern, the length of which is determined by the type of sock. For this sock, which measures 10" vertically from the floor to the top (without cuff) I decided upon a 2-3/4" cuff.

This article is one segment of the "Basic Toe-Up Sock" series. The demonstration sock, a woman's medium size, is based on 64 leg sts. To link to other articles in this series, either: a) click on the index hyperlink in the masthead, then socks and select the desired article or, b) click on the Basic Toe Up Sock link at the bottom of this article, then click on the desired topic.

Basic Toe Up Sock - Cuff
This toe up sock uses a 2x2 rib pattern, which is a 4 stitch repeat pattern of (K2P2) across for each round. In the photo at left, the needle is pointing to the knit (K) stitch. The purl (P) stitches are the valleys of the rib pattern.

Cuff Instructions

1. All rows: K2P2 across both needles until the preferred cuff length is reached, 2-3/4" for the sock demonstrated.
2. Cast off loosely in K2P2 pattern.

Next Step - Finishing
The last step is weaving in the yarn ends and adding elastic (optional) to the cuff.

Links:
Basic Toe Up Sock
Basic Toe Up Sock - Leg
Basic Cast Off
Crochet Cast Off
Additional rib patterns --> Stitch Patterns