Luke

Description

Worked in the round, Luke contains both cuff-down and toe-up written directions and a chart for the pattern stitch. The pattern has instructions for a peasant heel (afterthought heel using scrap yarn), but you may substitute whatever heel you enjoy using (links included for alternatives).

The pattern is written for the magic loop method for knitting socks; however, the design could be worked on double-pointed needles or mini-circulars instead should you prefer (ensure you denote your instep stitches with extra markers – so you don’t miss the placement of the heel or toe shaping).

🦄 Find Luke’s “sole” mate here; https://rhyflowerknits.com/lorelai

This pattern is available in our Standard formatting. Low-visibility and screen-reader-accessible versions of this pattern are available with this pattern purchase. The low-visibility format is 24pt print in Arial, black font, no italics, and contains written directions (there are no charts to work from). The screen reader format has all the items mentioned above, contains no abbreviations, and accessibility was checked by the read-aloud function on both a Windows PC and Android device.

Skill Level

Easy

Finished Measurements

(Measured around the ball of the foot.)
7.5 [8, 8.5, 9]” / 19 [20.5, 21.5, 23] cm circumference — choose a size that will give you 1-1.5” / 2.5-4 cm of negative ease. The finished measurements do not factor in negative ease, these are the actual measurements for the finished item.

Notions

Tapestry needle, cable needle, scrap yarn, stitch markers

Suggested Needles

US4 (3.5 mm) 40” (100 cm) circular needles, or size required to obtain gauge.

Yarn Requirements

100-300 yds / 137-274 m DK weight yarn (depending on the length of your foot and leg)

Sample Yarn for Luke

Log House Cottage – Kid Lux Smooth
60% Merino 35% Kid Mohair 15% Nylon
270 yds (246 m) / 2.5 oz (100 g)
Color: Burgundy
https://loghousecottageyarns.com/

Gauge

26 stitches by 32 rounds in stockinette = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking. Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will result in a size difference for your finished socks.