Instructions

Cast on 40 (44, 48) sts. Divide sts evenly on 3 needles. Join in rnd, placing a marker on first st. Work 2 (2, 2 1/2) inches in (k2, p2) ribbing.
Knit in rnds until work from beg measures approx 10 1/2 (12, 13 1/2) inches.
Size 8 to 10 only: Next Rnd: (K9, k2tog) 4 times -- 40 sts. Knit 1 rnd even.
Toe Shaping (all sizes)
Rnd 1: (K6, k2tog) 5 (5, 6) times -- 35 (35, 42) sts.
Rnd 2 and all alt rnds: Knit.
Rnd 3: (K5, k2tog) 5 (5, 6) times -- 30 (30, 36) sts.
Rnd 5: (K4, k2tog) 5 (5, 6) times -- 25 (25, 30) sts.
Cont in this manner, dec 5 (5, 6) sts evenly around every alt rnd until there are 10 (10, 12) sts. Break yarn, leaving a long end. Draw end tightly through rem sts. Weave in ends.

Stripe Pattern
Rnds 1-5: With A, knit.
Rnds 6-10: With MC, knit.
These 10 rnds form Stripe Pat.

With MC, cast on 40 (44, 48) sts. Divide sts evenly on 3 needles. Join in rnd, placing a marker on first st. Work 2 (2, 2 1/2) inches in (k2, p2) ribbing.
Cont in Stripe Pat and work as given for Solid Socks.