Short Tops knitting pattern

Description

Sport weight socks are quick to knit, deliciously warm, and cushiony for extended outdoor activities or lounging around the house. Step out fearlessly into the weather with this delightfully cozy pair in four sizes (S/M/L/XL). Having just the right touch of texture without bulk, these are a classic, appealing to anyone in the family. Knit here in a smooth sport weight yarn, the design is easily adjusted for a different length, gauge, or yarn weight (see notes inside)..
Sample shown is the tapered fit, size S, knit with Bare Naked Wools Milkshake, color Peanut Butter Shake

Suggested Yarns: 
Milkshake Sport, Finn Dandy 3-ply Sport, Targhee Tango Sport, Modern Deco Sport, Seasons Fingering, or any heavy fingering/sport weight yarn that knits to pattern gauge 

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and drape.

Finished Size: 
7(8.25, 9.5, 10.75) inches in circumference (washed and air-dried) to fit feet measuring up to 8.5(9.75, 11, 12) inches around ball of foot

Yarn requirements:
350(400, 450, 500) yards

Gauge: 26 sts and 40 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in moss stitch (knit flat, washed, and air-dried)

Needles: two sets size 2US (2.75 mm) circular needles (or size to obtain correct gauge)
cable needle several sizes smaller than gauge needle (optional)
Note: pattern is written for construction on two circular needles, but any circular method may be used