Plain Socks I follow the Guide from Lana Grossa: Meilenweit Socken . Overview This guide is just an outline for my size using wool with different amounts of ply. 6 ply wool Pick up 48 stitches. Knit 55 rows with the following pattern: Knit, Purl, Purl, Knit Knit 22 rows. Make a classical heel. Knit 40 rows with this pattern: 1 & 4. Needle: Knit 2 & 3. Needle: Knit, Purl, Purl, Kni Knit the tip.