Article: Adventure Days Socks Tester Roundup

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Nov 2, 2025

Adventure Days Socks Tester Roundup

The Adventure Days is a basic DK-weight vanilla sock pattern with heel flap construction. It's the perfect canvas to let your creativity run wild. Add some stripes, change the heel and toe colors, and choose from the various cuff and heel flap stitch patterns to create endless iterations.

This is truly the last DK-weight sock pattern you will ever need.

Pattern info page and purchasing links here.

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Disclaimer: Some of these testers received partial or full yarn support from Aimee Sher Makes. None of the testers were required to share photos, and those featured here have consented to have these images shared. Some made unique mods to the pattern for their bodies, some of which are included in the pattern and some are not. Thank you to our test knitters for your help!

Baby - finished foot circumference of 5" / 12.5 cm

Melissa T. knit the mid-calf length with a slipped stitch heel using Northbound Knits Superwash Merino Worsted in Heather. She says: "Such an easy to follow sock pattern! Lots of room for customization with ribbing and heel options."

Toddler - finished foot circumference of 5.75" / 14.5 cm

Lindsay B. knit the mid-calf length with a slipped stitch heel using Magpie Swanky DK in Fiber society No. 22.

Hannah G. knit the mid-calf length with a slipped stitch heel using Sandnes Garn Perfect Plum Pink 4043.

Child - finished foot circumference of 6.5" / 16.5 cm

Liga P. knit the mid-calf length with a slipped stitch heel flap using Drops Fiesta in Rainbow Sprinkles. She says: "This sock pattern was such a joy to test. The instructions are very clear, making it an easy and relaxing knit, and the result is a beautiful, comfortable sock. I made the child size for my 6-year-old daughter, and she’s delighted with them! She says they’re comfy, and I love how easily she can slip them on and off herself. I can warmly recommend this pattern for anyone looking to knit socks that are both practical and beautiful!"

Amy K. knit the mid-calf length with an eye-of-the-patridge heel flap using Jadawoo Designs DK in Curiosity. She says: "I'm not a big sock knitter, but I loved knitting these! With options for customizing the ribbing and the heel flap, they were a joy. My son is thrilled with his socks and I couldn't even get FO pictures before he insisted on wearing them to make a mud kitchen at camp! "

Adult A - finished foot circumference of 7.25" / 18 cm

Stephanie S. loved the pattern so much she knit it twice! Both times she knit the mid-calf length with an eye-of-the-patridge heel using The Farmer's Daughters Fibers Highwood Sock base held double, opting to go scrappy with her second pair. She says: "Directions are clear to follow and the pattern is easy to customize. Love having basic patterns in my collection as go-tos!"

Ness S. knit the mid-calf length with a slipped stitch heel using Neons Are Neutrals DK. We love the way they styled them inside boots, perfect padding for walking around all day! They say: "The Adventure Days socks were an absolute joy to knit and so comfortable to wear! The different options for the cuff and heel makes this a boot sock pattern I want to knit again and again."

Kendall P. knit the mid-calf length with an eye-of-the-patridge heel using The Wandering Flock Baby Paca in Fools Gold and Pistachio Cream held double. We are obsessed with this styling and are waiting for the next rainy day to break out our own clear rain boots! She says: "One pattern, endless socks! Clear, simple, and customizable, this has become my go-to DK sock pattern. Knit it in DK or fingering held double for a great fit every time. Sizes from baby to adult mean it’s truly one pattern fit for the whole family!"

Christina B. knit the mid-calf length with a slipped stitch heel using Lana Grossa Summer Cashmere and Supergarne Aktiv. She says: "The Adventure Day Socks are a great basic and beginner friendly pattern for a DK sock! There are a lot of options to modify to knit the perfect sock. It is great that you can use either a DK yarn or a fingering yarn held double. The sock knits up so fast and can be a great stash buster for these special single yarns we all have in stash!"

Adult C - finished foot circumference of 8.75" / 22cm

Christina B. took the pattern's size range to heart and knit up a second pair for her partner. She once again knit the mid-calf length with a slipped stitch heel using Filcolana Arwetta held double with Lana Grossa Meilenweit Seta.

Once again, a huge thanks to our test knitters!

Written by Mia Rosa-Fischer