Nightshadow – Worked in the round, this sock pattern provides both cuff-down and toe-up instructions for a seamless sock, accompanied by a chart for the pattern motif. While the pattern comes with instructions for a heel flap and gusset, it’s adaptable to your personal preferences and unique feet. Links for alternative heels have been included!
With multiple sizes, you can easily achieve the perfect fit with the intended negative ease. I’ve written this sock pattern with magic loop in mind. However, you can also work on double-pointed needles instead if you’d prefer (just use extra markers to denote the instep and sole stitches).
To further assist you, a link is provided that contains additional resources, such as yarn substitutes and a technique playlist. These tools give you everything you need to create your masterpiece confidently.
You can find additional resources for this pattern at https://rhyflowerknits.com/tag/nightshadow/
This pattern is also available for purchase on Ravelry.
Skill Level
Intermediate
Size Information
1 [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] — larger sizes are in bold throughout the pattern to help differentiate the multiple sizes.
Finished Measurements
(Measured around the ball of the foot)
7 [7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5]” / 18 [19, 20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5, 26.5] cm circumference — select a size from the finished measurements that is 1-1.5” / 2.5-4 cm smaller than your foot circumference. These socks are worn with negative ease. We made the sample pair from the toe-up directions in Size 2.
Notions
Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, cable needle, stitch marker (1)
Suggested Needles
US1 (2.25 mm) 40” / 100 cm circular needles, or size required to get gauge
Yarn Requirements
200-500 yd / 183-458 m of fingering weight yarn (depending on the length of your foot and leg)
Sample Yarn for Nightshadow
The Small Bird Workshop – Nuthatch
75% Merino 25% Nylon
425 yd / 389 m
3.5 oz / 100 g
Colour: Ink
https://www.smallbirdworkshop.com/
Gauge
Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will cause a size difference for your finished socks.
32 stitches by 40 rounds in stockinette = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking.
36 stitches by 40 rounds in pattern motif = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking.
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