With an easy-on, easy-off design, we were impressed that the band stayed in place while we sat down and stood up multiple times. We found they offered light, comfortable compression—although we did notice that after around eight hours of wear, the material started to feel itchy. It is often easier to cast on using DPNs before changing to the short circular needle. If you want to use magic loop you will be able to cast on with the larger circular needle if you prefer to do so, but remember not to pull your cast on stitches too tight. If you use DPNs, you might find it easiest to cast on and work 2 rows before dividing the stitches across the needles. We like that the secure band doesn’t slide down or bunch up. And the fabric contains a breathable blend of cotton, spandex, polyester, and nylon to keep your feet cool and dry.

Round 1: K1, SSK, K18 sts, K2tog, K1, place marker (if required), K1, SSK, K18 sts, K2tog, K1. (44 sts)

Children’s feet are often bigger than you might think, so don’t be surprised if you end up casting on more stitches than you expected to. They’ll always grow into them! Children usually need a heel flap of at least 2in; 5cm as well, so don’t be tempted to make the heel flap too short. Continue in K2, P2 rib for 10 more rounds or until desired length of rib (I knit 12 rounds of rib). Change to 2.5mm DPNs if you are using a short circular needle. You are going to create the heel flap from half the number of stitches that you cast on, so if you have cast on more or less than 48 stitches, remember to adjust the number of stitches when you start the heel flap. Knitting the first two stitches of row 1 will help to stop a hole forming at the gusset. This pattern is free on this blog and will always remain so, but if you have enjoyed using it and would like to buy me a brew, it will be much appreciated! You can find the donation button in the sidebar on the left hand side. Thank you! xx Change to 2.5mm needles. At this point, change to a short circular needle, magic loop or divide the stitches across DPNs and join into a circle, place marker. You will sew up the small gap where you knitted the first two rows later.

We felt a significant difference after sitting all day in these, with more energy in our legs and feet. And we liked that the looser toe allowed for a better range of motion, so we could wiggle our toes freely without our feet feeling squeezed. When we wore them while sitting, we noticed that our feet and legs felt noticeably less tired. However, we also found that we had to roll the band over to keep them at knee height, meaning they may be too long for some wearers. (We did like that the band still felt comfortable to wear, even when we doubled it up.) With 15 to 20 mmHg of compression, this pair is right in the middle of the pressure range on our list. We also like the simple, sporty design, which is ideal for regular wear. And they feature Bombas’ typical seamless toe for comfort whether you’re wearing them alone or in shoes. Cast on 48 stitches using 3.0mm needle. The pattern has been written for a cast on with straight needles which makes it easier for you to join into the round without twisting the stitches.Round 1: K to 3 sts before the marker, K2tog, K1, slip marker, knit to next marker, slip marker, K1, SSK, K to marker. Round 3: K1, SSK, K to 3 sts before marker, K2tog, K1, slip marker, K1, SSK, K to 3 sts before marker, K2tog, K1. (40 sts) Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply in Spring Green (left); Winter Icicle with Pacific contrasts (right)