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I'm So Basic Socks – yarn and yarn alternatives

Skill level: 2 · Light
Tools: 2,25 mm circular needle, approximately 100 cm long, for Magic Loop. Tapestry needle for weaving in ends. Sock blockers and wool wash are optional.
Gauge: 40 sts × 28 rounds = 10 cm in stocking stitch. Tension is measured over a blocked swatch knitted in the round.

Find yarn for I'm So Basic Socks by Summer Lee. See recommended yarns, quantities needed for each size and alternatives, and compare shops. Stocking stitch socks with contrasting cuffs, heels and toes. They are knitted from the top down using Magic Loop and feature a heel flap and gusset. The free pattern is in English and includes photos, explanations and links to video tutorials.

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Yarn for I'm So Basic Socks

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M = foot circumference 20,25 cm

Choose your size according to the circumference around the ball of your foot, not your foot length.

Main yarn

Regia 4-ply Uni

Replaced Casual Fashion Queen Sturdy Sock

840 m in total

2 skeins

Colour: none selected

Contrast yarn for cuffs, heels and toes

Regia 4-ply Uni

Replaced Casual Fashion Queen Sturdy Sock

840 m in total

2 skeins

Colour: none selected

Estimated yarn cost, size Mca SEK 332

The designer’s own yarn suggestions

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The pattern specifies Casual Fashion Queen Sturdy Sock – is not available in any shop right now, so we’re showing a yarn you can buy

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Where can I buy yarn for I'm So Basic Socks?

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Regia

4-ply Uni

75% ull, 25% polyamid

Weight

100 g

Length

420 m

You need

2 skeins

HobbiiCheapest
from SEK 83 / skein · Fraktfritt över 299 kr
SEK 166
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gute-garne.de
from SEK 89 / skein · Amerikansk butik
Shop price: 9 USD
SEK 178
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Soft Stop
from SEK 146 / skein
SEK 292
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Regia

4-ply Uni

75% ull, 25% polyamid

Weight

100 g

Length

420 m

You need

2 skeins

HobbiiCheapest
from SEK 83 / skein · Fraktfritt över 299 kr
SEK 166
Visit shop →
gute-garne.de
from SEK 89 / skein · Amerikansk butik
Shop price: 9 USD
SEK 178
Visit shop →
Soft Stop
from SEK 146 / skein
SEK 292
Visit shop →

Buy all yarn · size M

2 × Regia 4-ply Uni
2 × Regia 4-ply Uni

Estimated total cost: SEK 332 · all from Hobbii: SEK 332

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Alternative yarns for I'm So Basic Socks

We only suggest yarns with a very similar gauge and length per gram – so your garment comes out the right size, even with a different brand.

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Instead of Casual Fashion Queen Sturdy Sock

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Good match ✓100%

Regia

4-ply Uni

75% ull, 25% polyamid

Works because: same gauge · same length per gram · similar fibre.

Warmth: Warm
Softness: In between
Itchiness: In between
Weight: In between

100 g · 420 m

from SEK 83 / skein

Good match ✓98%

Hedgehog

Fibres Sock Yarn

90% Merinoull / 10% Nylon

Works because: same gauge · same length per gram · similar fibre.

Warmth: In between
Softness: In between
Itchiness: In between
Weight: In between

100 g · 400 m

from SEK 459 / skein

Good match ✓95%

Knitting for Olive

Cotton Merino

70% bomull, 30% merinoull

Works because: same gauge · length approx. 5 m/g (vs 4 m/g) · similar fibre.

Good to know

Your yarn is lighter per metre – the garment may end up lighter and airier than in the photo

Warmth: In between
Softness: In between
Itchiness: In between
Weight: In between

50 g · 250 m

from SEK 46 / skein

Possible match71%

Knitting for Olive

Pure Silk

100% silke

Works because: same gauge · length approx. 5 m/g (vs 4 m/g) · different fibre – different feel.

Good to know

Your yarn is lighter per metre – the garment may end up lighter and airier than in the photo
A completely different fibre than in the pattern – expect a different feel, sheen and drape

Warmth: In between
Softness: In between
Itchiness: In between
Weight: In between

50 g · 250 m

from SEK 129 / skein

Always make a gauge swatch when substituting yarn. Our assessment of feel is based on fibre and spinning method – everyone experiences itchiness differently.

Frequently asked questions about yarn for I'm So Basic Socks

How much yarn do I need for I'm So Basic Socks?

S: 1 skeins Casual Fashion Queen Sturdy Sock + 1 skeins Casual Fashion Queen Sturdy Sock
M: 1 skeins Casual Fashion Queen Sturdy Sock + 1 skeins Casual Fashion Queen Sturdy Sock
L: 1 skeins Casual Fashion Queen Sturdy Sock + 1 skeins Casual Fashion Queen Sturdy Sock
XL: 1 skeins Casual Fashion Queen Sturdy Sock + 1 skeins Casual Fashion Queen Sturdy Sock

Which yarn is used in I'm So Basic Socks?

The pattern is written for Regia 4-ply Uni (main yarn) and Regia 4-ply Uni (contrast yarn for cuffs, heels and toes). Gauge: 40 sts × 28 rounds = 10 cm in stocking stitch. Tension is measured over a blocked swatch knitted in the round..

Can I use a different yarn for I'm So Basic Socks?

Yes, if the gauge matches. The closest match to 4-ply Uni among our yarns is Regia 4-ply Uni (100% match). Recalculate the amount in metres and read how to substitute yarn.