Snickerdoodle (DK)

Description

Worked in the round, Snickerdoodle (DK) contains both cuff-down and toe-up written directions and a chart for the pattern stitch. The pattern has instructions for a short row heel, 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).

🦄 This pattern is also available in Fingering weight found here; https://rhyflowerknits.com/snickerdoodle

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

Beginner

Finished Measurements

(Measured around the ball of the foot)
6 [6.5, 7, 7.75, 8.25, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.75, 11.25]” / 15 [16.5, 18, 19.5, 20.5, 22.5, 23.5, 25, 26.5, 28] 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, stitch markers (1)

Suggested Needles

US3 (3.25 mm) 40” (100 cm) circular needles, or the size required to obtain gauge

Yarn Requirements

MC: 100-245 yds / 91-224 m of DK weight yarn (depending on the length of your foot and leg)
CC: 37 [43, 48, 54, 60, 66, 72, 79, 86, 93] yds / 34 [39, 44, 49, 55, 60, 66, 72, 79, 85] m of DK weight yarn

Sample Yarn for Snickerdoodle (DK)

Turtlepurl Yarn — DK Striped Turtle Toes
75% SW Merino 25% Nylon
245 yds (224 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)
Colour: What Does it Mean?
https://turtlepurl.com/

Gauge

27 stitches by 36 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.