Patterns : Cables, #1 - Super Fine, Socks

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

Traveler's Stockings

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:50:26 GMT

Womens' intermediate socks with intricate cable pattern on upper leg.

Designer Nancy Bush
Finished Size Foot measurement: 7½" around and 9" (23 cm) long. To fit average woman’s foot.
Yarn Koigu Premium Merino (100% wool; 176 yd [161 m]/50 g; Fingering #1 Super Fine): #2340 sage green, 3 skeins. (Also shown in #2171 denim blue and #2128 dark lavender.)
Needles Size 0 (2 mm): set of 5 double- pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 28 rnds = 2" in St st worked in the round.

Rib and Cable Socks

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:21:35 GMT

Easy socks with a simple cable repeat off-set by ribbing.

Designer Nancy Bush
Finished Size 7½" foot circumference, 8" long from cast-on edge to top of heel flap, and 9½" long from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit women’s U.S. shoe sizes 8 to 9.
Yarn Mountain Colors Bearfoot (60% superwash wool, 25% mohair, 15% nylon; 350 yd [320 m]/100 g; Fingering #1 Super Fine): wilderness, 1 skein.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 14 sts and 20 rnds = 2" in St st worked in the rnd, before blocking.

Lace and Twist Socks

AmyPalmer — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:35:25 GMT

Top-down socks worked in the round with cables and lace. These intermediate socks can be worked with any of the sock knitting methods. A Kitchener toe, twisted rib cuff, and traditional heel make for a classic sock.

Designer Silka Burgoyne
Finished Size 8" foot circumference and 9½" long from tip of toe to back of heel, to fit women’s U.S. shoe size 8. Foot length is adjustable.
Yarn Zitron Trekking Pro Natura (75% wool, 25% bamboo; 459 yd [420 m]/100 g): #1504 latte (brown), 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 44 rnds = 4" in St 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