Novus Shorties

Why knit a simple, boring sock when you can tackle the Novus Shorties? These exquisitely fitted beauties are here to turn ordinary sock knitting into something extraordinary! Novus Shorties are for sock knitters who are in the mood to watch their stitches go in new directions!

Novus Shorties are March 2026’s Lola’s Choice kit (this is my small knitted kit club) and includes everything you need to make it! Kits are sold out! SIGN UP NOW you’ don't want to miss out on future kits!

You already know how much Lola loves to innovate with her Novus construction, and Novus shorties are her next exploration into this architecture. This detailed and well-written pattern asks that you trust it, and your feet will be rewarded with fully-fashioned and extremely well-fitting socks.

The pattern includes a step-by-step video tutorial that will walk you through every twist and turn! Lola has your back (and your feet?)!

MATERIALS
Shorties- 211 (241, 271, 335, 365, 400, 430, 460) yards [193 (220, 226, 306, 334, 366, 393, 421)] meters) fingering weight yarn

Yarn I Used: 
Concept by Katia, Symmetric Socks & More Paradise; (75% wool, 25% nylon); 350 yards [320 meters]/ 2.8 ounces [80 grams]

Ndl A- 1 US Size 0 [2 mm] double-pointed needles OR long circular needle, or one size smaller than needed to obtain gauge
Ndl B- 1 set US Size 1 [2.25 mm] double-pointed needles OR long circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
One 16 inch [41 cm] length of 2 mm stitch saver (SSA)
One 24 inch [61 cm] length of 2 mm stitch saver (SSB)
Tapestry needle, removable stitch marker, 4 stitch markers, 3 mm crochet hook 
Optional: digital scale

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Choose a size about 1 inch [2.5 cm] smaller around than your foot – sock should stretch to fit.
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished foot circumference: 
7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5) inches [18 (19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27) cm] 

TO FIT: 
8 (8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5) inches [20 (22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29) cm]
(To determine foot circumference, measure around the ball of the foot.) 
Cuff length: 1.5 (1.5, 1.5, 1.5, 1.75, 1.75, 2, 2] inches 
[4 (4, 4, 4, 4.5, 4.5, 5, 5) cm] long 
Foot length: Adjustable to fit. 

GAUGE
32 stitches and 44 rounds = 4 inches [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch, blocked on ndl B