Recipe for a mans sock size UK 8 using 4 ply sock wool
(Regia, Opal, Stylecraft, Drops Fabel, Scheepjes Invicta Extra etc.)
On my machine 5 rows will change the size by one sock size e.g. size 9 will be plus 5 rows in the foot.
Cuff
Selvage 1st row ribber in, 2nd and 3rd row ribber out.
20 rows 1 x 1 rib
Leg
55 rows 3 x 1 rib
Pre heel
Replace all needles on half of cylinder where heel is to be made
15 rows
Heel
Short row heel of your choice
Foot
75 rows
Pre Toe
Replace all needles
4 Rows
Toe
Short row toe of your choice
Enjoy