Product Description
I wanted to make a fun hiking or boot sock that had a little interest. So, I added the sporty stripes to the cuff and a fun little texture for these warm and woolen socks.
This sock is knit from the top down on magic loop. Needle 1 is the front of leg and top of foot, needle 2 is the back of leg, heel and bottom of foot. It has a heel flap, square heel turn, gusset and a wedge toe.
Feel free to have fun with the contrast colors and main color. Make them more or less traditional, whatever makes you happy.
There is a simple chart for these socks and also written instructions, both found on pg 4. Sample sock was made with Woolberry Berry Sock, size 3. MC in ‘Woolen’ 58g/232yds, CC1 in an undyed BFL 80/20 blend 13g/52yds, and CC2 in ‘Flannel’ 5g/20yds.
Woolen Socks by Shannon Larson
What is Being Made
These are warm, woolen socks designed for hiking or boot wear. The Woolen Socks pattern creates a functional garment with decorative elements, featuring sporty stripes on the cuff and textured details throughout. The socks are worked from the top down using the magic loop knitting method, making them suitable for knitters who prefer working in the round on circular needles.
Knitting Techniques Used
The pattern employs several fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for beginner-level knitters. The socks are constructed using the top-down method, which allows knitters to try on the socks as they progress and easily adjust the length. The magic loop technique is utilized, enabling knitters to work small circumferences on longer circular needles without requiring double-pointed needles. The pattern incorporates stranded colorwork with multiple yarn colors to create the sporty stripe design on the cuff.
Stitches and Stitch Abbreviations
The Woolen Socks pattern uses standard knitting abbreviations and techniques, including:
- Stockinette stitch (st st) — the primary stitch used throughout the sock body
- Knit 2 together (k2tog) — a right-leaning decrease
- Purl 2 together (p2tog) — a decrease worked on the wrong side
- Slip slip knit (ssk) — a left-leaning decrease
- Slip stitch purlwise (sl) — for edge stitches and shaping
- Yarn positioning — with yarn in back (wyib) and with yarn in front (wyif) for color changes and texture
Additional notation includes right side (rs), wrong side (ws), beginning of round (BOR), and continue (Cont) for pattern instructions.
Materials and Yarn Requirements
The Woolen Socks pattern calls for fingering weight yarn in three colors. The main color (MC) requires 200–400 yards (183–421 meters) of fingering weight yarn, which forms the primary sock structure. Contrast color 1 (CC1) needs 45–80 yards (41–84 meters) for the striped cuff detail, while contrast color 2 (CC2) requires 16–40 yards (15–37 meters) for accent elements.
Needles and Tools
The pattern specifies two sizes of circular needles for achieving proper gauge and fit. A US #1/2.25mm circular needle measuring 32 inches or longer is used for the main sock construction, or a size needed to obtain gauge. A US #1.5/2.5mm circular needle, also 32 inches or longer, serves as an alternative or larger gauge option. Additional tools include a darning needle for weaving in ends and a stitch marker for tracking pattern repeats and the beginning of rounds.
Gauge
The pattern specifies a gauge of 32 stitches and 44 rounds over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in stockinette stitch, worked on the US #1/2.25mm needle. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct sock fit and ensuring the finished socks will be the intended size.
Design Features
These socks are specifically designed with practical and aesthetic elements in mind. The sporty stripes on the cuff add visual interest and color variation, making the socks visually appealing while maintaining functionality. The textured details throughout the sock provide both warmth and grip, making these socks ideal for hiking boots or other outdoor footwear. The beginner-friendly difficulty level makes this pattern accessible to knitters new to sock construction while still offering the satisfaction of creating a wearable, practical garment.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Shannon Larson |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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