Bev's REALLY Quick socks

Bev's REALLY Quick Knit Socks!
On 2 needles
© Bev Qualheim 2000 - 2004 ~ All rights reserved
Socks in photo made with Lion Brand's Homespun yarn, shown on an 11 year old.

These are so easy to take along in your purse and make several pairs for family, friends, yourself!
One Size fits age 6 - adult! (the ribbing makes them stretch or shrink.)
Materials
2- Size 8 knitting needles
4 oz any 4 ply worsted weight yarn (I just love the Homespun because of its softness!)

Cast on 36, (40 for men) sts (If you want to do these on 4 needles or circulars, cast on 34 sts, 38 for men, and spread out evenly on 3 needles)
Row 1 - ?: Knit 2, purl 2 across, ending with purl 2. (Knit around and around for multiple needles)

Repeat this row for desired length - 15" -18" (22" for men).

Ending:

Knit 2 together, purl 2 together, repeating across entire row (around for 4 needles). (18 sts left) (17 sts, 19 sts)
Cut yarn leaving a 36" strand to stitch up the seam. Thread a large eye needle (I like the plastic ones) and draw yarn through the 16 sts on the needle to form a ring. Before pulling tightly, thread the yarn through the same sts again to make it stronger. Now pull tightly shut.
Sew the seam at the back of the sock.

PS. My friend Linda, likes to make these doing a Knit 1, Purl 1 pattern instead of the k2, p2 pattern. Give that a try too--these socks are so simple and fast to make and you can experiment in any stitch with them which makes them even more fun!!