Rosie

$8.50

Indulge in the perfect fusion of sophistication and charm with Rosie, a sock pattern that marries the timeless allure of cables with the delicate beauty of eyelets. Embark on a knitting adventure where every stitch whispers elegance and every cable twist adds depth to your creation. Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or just starting out, Rosie promises a rewarding journey with its clear instructions and captivating design. Treat your feet to the luxury they deserve and cast on Rosie today for socks that exude style and comfort with every step.

Worked in the round, this versatile sock pattern offers a seamless knitting experience by providing both cuff-down and toe-up written directions, catering to your preferred sock construction. Youโ€™ll also find a clear and concise chart for the pattern motif, ensuring that you have all the tools you need to create these beautiful socks. While the pattern comes with instructions for a peasant heel (afterthought heel using scrap yarn), it’s adaptable to your personal preferences and unique feet. Links for alternative heels have been included!

With multiple sizes thoughtfully incorporated, you can easily achieve the perfect fit for yourself or for the lucky recipient of your hand-knit socks. This pattern truly embraces size-inclusivity, making it a wonderful option for a wide range of individuals.

Weโ€™ve written this sock pattern for the magic loop knitting method in mind. However, you can also work on double-pointed needles or mini-circulars instead if you prefer (just use extra markers to denote the placement of the heel or toe shaping).

Skill Level

Intermediate

 

Size Information

1 [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] โ€” larger sizes are in bold throughout the pattern to help differentiate the multiple sizes.

 

Finished Measurements

(Measured around the ball of the foot)
7.5 [8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11]โ€ / 19 [20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5, 26.5, 28] cm circumference โ€” select a size from the finished measurements that isย  1-1.5โ€ / 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 5.

 

Notions

Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, cable needle, scrap yarn, stitch marker (1)

 

Suggested Needles

US1 (2.25 mm) 40โ€ / 100 cm circular needles, or size required to get gauge

 

Yarn Requirements

MC: 200-500 yds / 183-458 m of fingering weight yarn (depending on the length of your foot and leg)

CC: 68 [77, 86, 96, 106, 116, 127, 138] yds / 62 [70, 79, 88, 97, 106, 116, 126] m of fingering weight yarn

 

Sample Yarn for Rosie

Turtlepurl Yarns – Striped Turtle Toes
75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon
450 yds (411 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)
Colour: Kiss Kiss
https://turtlepurl.com/

 

Gauge

32 stitches by 40 rounds in stockinette = 4โ€ / 10 cm, after blocking. Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will cause a size difference for your finished socks.


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