Warm Socks for my Grandson

These are really warm heavy socks.  I've made these for my husband, and he loves wearing them every winter. 
Long ago when there were just "knitlists" online, Joan's Socks became a popular pattern.  It is now available through Lion Brand Yarns.  The socks use 2 strands of Wool Ease yarn held together to create a very thick knitted sock. 

These socks are pretty fast to knit.  They'll keep his feet so warm this winter.

My notes: Foot size about 10 1/2.  I used 2 balls of Wool Ease yarn. Size 7 needles for the cuff in K1, P1 rib for 12 rounds. Size 9 needles for the sock. German Twisted Cast on. Cast on 32 stitches. Work leg for 7” including cuff. Heel flap 16 stitches. Sl 1, purl 7 plus 8 from needle 3. Right side: (Sl 1, k1) across. Wrong side Sl 1, then purl across. 8 slipped stitches on each side of heel flap.
Heel: Sl1, P8 p2tog, p1, turn, sl1, k3 k2tog, k1, turn, etc. 10 stitches left at end of right side row.
Pick up 8 stitches on each side of flap. Gusset: K to within last 3 stitches needle 1, k2tog, k1. Knit instep. K1, ssk on 3rd needle. Round 2 knit even. Repeat until 32 stitches. Foot: 8 3/4” for K then work toe. Decrease first round, knit second round until 16 stitches are left. (I did knit the last row before kitchener stitching them together.) Wool Ease 3 oz. 197 yards, 2 balls. 80% acrylic, 20% wool.