Mom's Ankle socks knitted

[dogfoster]

As a beginning knitter, I wanted to join along in the sock knit a long but opted to do this pattern instead.
http://www.bernat.com/pattern.php?PID=4146
For the first time sock knitter, this is a terrific pattern as it uses larger gauge needles and yarn. The pattern has all the challenges, heels, shaping heel, picking up stitches, gusset, decreases, etc. that other sock patterns have.
Interesting to me, the two alternating rows of purl and slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch across is called a heel stitch. It is used to makes a firmer fabric and pulls it in, making the heel flap a little narrower.
Instead of three rows of knit for cuff, I did K1bl, purl 1. I am using the magic loop method which I really like, using long circular size 7 needles, and Cotton Ease yarn that is half cotton and acrylic. Working on solid socks, not striped.

[Shandeh]

Cool! I've knit those socks before, using a discontinued Bernat yarn.
They are quick and fun to make.

One Sock Down - One to Go! by Shandeh, on Flickr

[dogfoster]

I have knitted several pairs of socks now using this pattern. They are all hopelessly too big. I have finally found a stitch count that works for the width of my foot but the cuff is still too big. Guessing now to try a smaller pair of needles for the cuff? One or two sizes down?

[Shandeh]

I have knitted several pairs of socks now using this pattern. They are all hopelessly too big. I have finally found a stitch count that works for the width of my foot but the cuff is still too big. Guessing now to try a smaller pair of needles for the cuff? One or two sizes down?

That pattern DOES make a big cuff, doesn't it?