Description
Worked in the round, Unity 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).
This sock pattern shines well with solid, semi-solid, or lightly variegated/speckled yarns, or thicker striped yarn. Picking an appropriate yarn for this project will ensure you don’t lose the fun cables you’ll create.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, cable needle, scrap yarn, stitch markers
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
US1 (2.25 mm) 32-40” (82-102 cm) circular needles, or the size required to obtain gauge
YARN REQUIREMENTS
200-500 yds / 183-458 m fingering weight yarn (depending on the length of your foot and leg)
SUGGESTED YARN
Striped Sample:
Turtlepurl Yarns – Striped Turtle Toes
75% SW Merino 25% Nylon
450 yds (411 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)|
Color: Joy
Semi-solid Sample:
Lofty Loops – Lofty MCN
80% SW Merino 10% Cashmere 10% Nylon
400 yds (36 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)
Color: Raspberry Crème
GAUGE
8 stitches by 10 rounds in stockinette = 1” / 2.5 cm, after blocking. Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will result in a size difference for your finished socks.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
(Measured around the ball of the foot.)
6 [6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11]” / 15 [16.5, 18, 19, 20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5, 26.5, 28] cm circumference – intended to be worn with 1” / 2.5 cm of negative ease.
LOW-VISIBILITY & SCREEN READER FORMAT
A low-visibility and a screen-reader accessible version of this pattern are available. 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 read-aloud function on both a Windows PC and Android device.
WHOLESALE PRINTS
rhyFlower Knits patterns are available in print via our wholesale distributor Deep South Fibers.
PATTERN SUPPORT
For pattern support for this design, please email melinda@rhyflowerknits.com
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