Patterns : Interweave Knits, #1 - Super Fine, Socks

North Sea Socks

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:57:41 GMT

Colorwork socks with a slanting stranded colorwork pattern. Corrugated rib at the cuffs and a decorative colorwork chart along the leg add visual interest, while a slipped stitch pattern along the sole keeps the knitting interesting.

Designer Chrissy Gardiner
Finished Size 7¾" foot circumference and 9" long from back of heel to tip of toe; to fit women’s U.S. shoe size 7. Foot length is adjustable.
Yarn Louet Gems Fingering Weight (100% wool; 185 yd [169 m]/50 g): #30 cream (MC), #96 nutmeg (CC1), and #43 pewter (CC2), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn), two circulars (cir), or one long cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 36 sts and 38 rnds = 4" in sole patt; 38 sts and 42 rnds = 4" in charted body patt.

Honey Hunters Socks

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:43:28 GMT

Colorwork socks worked from the toe up with a short-row heel. Use two circulars or the magic-loop method to knit these socks. Charts for each animal are provided, and a honeycomb pattern separates the colorwork sections.

Designer Gryphon Perkins
Finished Size Size 8½ (9½)" foot circumference and 9½ (9¾)" long from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit women’s U.S. shoe size 8 (10). Shown in size 8½". Foot length is adjustable.
Yarn The Sanguine Gryphon Skinny Bugga! (80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 450 yd [411 m]/4 oz): autumn tiger beetle (dark green; MC) and orange assassin bug (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): Two 16" circulars (cir) or one 32" or longer cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 50 rows = 4" in St st; 30 sts and 70 rows = 4" in mosaic patt; 9½ sts and 8 rows = ¾" in Honeycomb patt.

Trellis Socks

AmyPalmer — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:17:21 GMT

Socks are worked in different yarn weights and gauges to yield a pair for women or men.

Designer Katya Frankel
Finished Size 7¾ (9½)" foot circumference and 8¾ (10¼)" long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable. To fit women’s (men’s) U.S. shoe size 7½ (12).
Yarn Women’s: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Silkie Socks that Rock (81% superwash merino, 19% silk; 360 yd [329 m]/99 g): Vancouver violet, 1 skein. Note: Sample socks used one whole skein; if you adjust size, you may need a 2nd skein.
Men’s: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Mediumweight (100% superwash merino; 380 yd [347 m]/155 g): in the navy, 2 skeins.
Needles Women’s: Size 1 (2.25 mm). Men’s: Size 3 (3.25 mm). Both: Spare needle for three-needle BO. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); 2 cable needles (cn); tapestry needle.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle; waste yarn.
Gauge Women’s: 17 sts and 22 rnds = 2" in St st; 21 sts and 25 rnds = 2" in trellis patt. Men’s:14 sts and 20 rnds = 2" in St st; 19 sts and 22 rnds = 2" in trellis patt.

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.

Wasabi Peas Socks

AmyPalmer — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:21:53 GMT

These top-down socks feature a texture pattern that shifts and spirals around the leg. The socks are mirror-images of each other. A basic short-row heel with slipped stitch flap, untraditional gusset, and shaped toe with Kitchener graft make these a classic knit.

Designer Amy Palmer
Finished Size 8½" foot circumference and 9¼" long from back of heel to tip of toe, to fit U.S. women’s shoe size 8. Length of foot is adjustable.
Yarn ShibuiKnits Sock (100% superwash merino; 191 yd [175 m]/50 g): #S7495 wasabi, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 1½ (2.5 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Size 2 (2.75 mm): 40" circular (cir; see Notes). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook;
• smooth, contrasting waste yarn for CO;
• markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 15 sts and 22 rnds = 2" in St st on larger needles.

Wishbone Socks

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:52:40 GMT

Womens' intermediate socks with classic wishbone lace pattern.

Designer Nancy Bush
Finished Size Leg, 8" to top of heel flap; foot, 8¾" from back of heel to tip of toe, 7¾" in circumference; woman’s medium.
Yarn Louet Gems Fingering Weight (100% merino wool yarn; 185 yards [169 m]/50 g skein; Fingering #1 Super Fine): #50 Sage, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 stitches and 24 rounds = 2" in St st.

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.

Annetrelac Socks

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:49:18 GMT

Womens' intermediate socks with an entrelac leg. Variegated yarn adds interest.

Designer Sandy Beadle
Finished Size 7¼" foot circumference and 9½" from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit a woman’s U.S. shoe size 9.
Yarn Schaefer Anne (60% superwash merino, 25% mohair, 15% nylon; 560 yd [512 m]/113 g; Fingering #1 Super Fine): red/blue/green variegated, 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);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 25 rows = 2" in St st.

Infant's Fancy Silk Sock

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:27:43 GMT

Easy socks to knit for a small child. Simple lace pattern worked over the leg and foot. Nancy Bush

Finished Size 4½" foot circumference, 4¾" long from cast-on edge to top of heel flap, and 4¼" long from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit U.S. infants’ shoe sizes about 3 to 4.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock (75% wool, 25% nylon; 215 yd [196 m]/2 oz; Fingering #1 Super Fine): #0ns natural, 1 skein.
Needles Size 00 (1.75 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Stitch marker (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 10½ sts and 13 rnds = 1" in St st worked in the rnd, before blocking.

Baby's First Sock

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:22:53 GMT

An easy basketweave pattern for baby's or child's first sock.

Designer Ann Budd
Finished Size About 4" foot circumference, 4¼" long from top of leg to base of heel, and 4¼" long from back of heel to tip of toe.
Yarn Dale of Norway Baby Ull (100% superwash wool yarn; 191 yd [175 m]/50 g ball; Fingering #1 Super Fine): #5226 lavender, 1 ball.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Tapestry needle;
• stitch marker (m).
Gauge 20 sts and 26 rnds = 2" in basketweave pattern 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.

Bandelier Socks

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:44:04 GMT

Intermediate socks worked in the round with Fair Isle stranded colorwork in seven colors. A short-row heel eliminates the foot gusset.

Designer Lisa Shroyer
Finished Size 7½" foot circumference and 9¾" long from back of heel to tip of toe, to fit U.S. women’s shoe size 8½ to 9.
Yarn Brown Sheep Nature Spun Fingering (100% wool; 310 yd [283 m]/50 g): #720 ash (MC), #111 plumberry (dark wine), #N89 roasted coffee (brown), #133 blue fog (light blue), #101 burnt sienna (rust), #N18 plum line (purple), and #145 salmon, 1 ball each.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 28 sts and 32 rnds = 3" in charted patt in the rnd.