The Beer Sock

For the beer sock, I did magic loop with US size 6 needles, but you could use DPNs if you prefer. Gauge is not super important due to the stretchy ribbing, but make sure your ribbing is tight–open and airy is NOT okay for this project!

• Cast on 36 stitches and join to knit in-the-round, being careful not to twist your stitches.
• K2P2 for 7 inches
• Begin bottom decreasing: *knit 4 stitches, knit 2 stitches together*; repeat from * to * to end of round (30 stitches remain)
• Knit 1 round
• *knit 3 stitches, knit 2 stitches together*; repeat to end of round (24 stitches remain)
• Knit 1 round
• *knit 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together*; repeat to end of round (18 stitches remain)
• Knit 1 round
• *knit 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches together*; repeat to end of round (12 stitches remain)
• Knit 1 round
• *knit 2 stitches together*; repeat to end of round (6 stitches remain)
• Cut yarn and and use yarn needle to thread tail through remaining 6 stitches and cinch bottom closed. Weave in ends, and you’re done!

Odd but important note: because of the tight ribbing, the beer sock looks kinda…phallic…when it’s not holding a beer, which could make for a very awkward gift-giving experience! Avoid this by simply giving your beer sock to its recipient on his favorite beer so there’s no mistaking what it actually is!