Patterns : Cables, #1 - Super Fine, Kitchener Stitch

Alpen Socken

AmyPalmer — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:26:43 GMT

A pretty pair of cabled socks feature twisted stitches, top-down construction, traditional short-row heel, and sizing for average and large feet.

Designer Judy Alexander
Finished Size 8½ (9½ )" foot circumference and 9½ (9¾ )" long from back of heel to tip of toe, to fit U.S. women’s shoe sizes 7½ to 8 (8½ to 9). Foot length is adjustable. Socks shown in smaller size.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock (80% superwash wool, 20% nylon; 215 yd [197 m]/57 g): #38ns brick, 2 skeins for both sizes.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions Waste yarn; cable needle (cn); spare circular needle (cir) or set of dpn in same size or smaller than main needles for joining hem.
Gauge 16 sts and 25 rnds = 2" in St st; 12 sts of Flower and Double Chain charts measure about 1" wide.

Thalweg Socks

AmyPalmer — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:11:04 GMT

Top-down cabled socks worked on two circular needles with charted instructions for leg and instep patterns. Large diamond cables on the legs blend into smaller baby cables on the instep, while the twisted stitches carry through on the heel flap.

Designer Sarah Fama
Sizes 8" foot circumference and 8" long from back of heel to tip of toe; to fit women’s U.S. shoe sizes 6–7; foot length is adjustable
Yarn Sundara Yarn Sock Yarn (100% superwash merino; 370 yd [338 m]/100 g):
• glacier, 1 skein
Gauge 32 sts and 46 rnds = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 1 (2.25 mm): two 24" circular (cir) needles
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle

Heritage Baby Booties

AmyPalmer — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:12:00 GMT

Intricate baby booties with cables, pointed cuffs, and garter stitch soles. These sweet socks are worked in a superwash sock yarn on size 0 needles. The charts are fun to follow for the intermediate to advanced knitter. An heirloom project.

Designer Jeanne McCanless
Finished Size 4½" foot length, to fit an infant.
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Lightweight (100% superwash merino; 360 yd [329 m]/127 g): hoofle foofle, 1 skein.
Needles Size 0 (2 mm): set of 3 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Cable needle (cn);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 17 sts and 18 rows = 2" in garter st.

Freshman Cable Socks

AmyPalmer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:12:24 GMT

These intermediate socks are worked top-down with cables that spiral around the foot. The charts are easy to follow. Knitting in the round and Kitchener stitch are the basic skills required to knit these cabled socks.

Designer Star Athena
Size 7" foot circumference and 9" long from tip of toe to back of heel; to fit women’s shoe size U.S. 8
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock (80% superwash wool, 20% nylon; 215 yd [197 m]/57 g):
• chino (tan), 2 skeins
Gauge 32 sts and 48 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 1 (2.25 mm): double-pointed needles (dpn) or 32" circular (cir) needle for magic loop
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle