Product Description
A la folie are worked in stockinette st., with plenty of little hearts on the ankle, that can be made in constrasting colour or in reverse stockinette stitch in the same colour. So you have the choice between bicolore or single-colour socks.
These socks are worked toe up. You have the choice between 2 heel options : an afterthought heel, or a heel with gusset and heel-flap.
They are available in 6 sizes : 2XS, XS, S, M, L and XL, depending on foot’s width : 16/18 (20/22/24/26) cm / 8 (8¾/9½/10¼) inches of circumference. The smaller sizes can fit children.
Instructions are given for 21 shoe sizes : (FR) 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 / (US) 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12.5 13, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9.5, 10, 11.
You will need fingering sock yarn, in 1 or 2 colours depending on the option you choose.
A la folie Socks by Atelier des Glenettes
What is Being Made
A la folie is a downloadable knitting pattern for socks designed for girls and women by independent designer Atelier des Glenettes. The pattern offers versatility with two distinct design options: a bicolore version featuring contrasting-colour toes, heels, borders, and hearts, and a single-colour version with hearts worked in reverse stockinette stitch. The pattern accommodates six different sizes ranging from 2XS through XL, with foot circumferences from 16 to 26 centimetres (8 to 10¼ inches), covering 21 shoe sizes from European size 25 through 45 and US sizes 8 through 11.
Techniques and Construction
These socks are constructed using fundamental sock knitting techniques suitable for intermediate-level knitters. The pattern employs a structured approach with specific sections for toes, heels, borders, and decorative elements. The bicolore version requires colour-work techniques to create the contrasting details, while the single-colour version simplifies construction by eliminating the need for colour changes. The reverse stockinette stitch is used strategically in the single-colour version to create textured heart motifs that provide visual interest without requiring additional yarn colours.
Stitches Used
- Stockinette stitch for the primary sock fabric
- Reverse stockinette stitch for heart details in the single-colour version
- Ribbing for borders and cuff sections
Materials and Yarn Requirements
A la folie is designed to be worked with fingering-weight sock yarn, which is a 4-ply yarn ideal for creating fine, durable socks with excellent stitch definition. Yarn yardage varies by size and version selected. For the single-colour version, knitters require between 150 and 350 metres (165 to 375 yards) of fingering sock yarn depending on size. The bicolore version requires a main colour yarn ranging from 120 to 250 metres (130 to 275 yards) plus a contrasting colour yarn ranging from 60 to 140 metres (70 yards and beyond) for the accents. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF, allowing knitters to access instructions immediately and work at their own pace.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 14 |
| Designer: | Atelier des Glenettes |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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