Heritage Socks
Designed by: Dori Kershner for North Bay Fiber
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PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this pattern you will receive a digital download at checkout.
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Wool socks are a knitter’s wardrobe staple and this cozy pair doesn’t disappoint! With a thicker DK weight yarn and simple twisted stitch pattern, the Heritage Socks are a perfect first sock for newer knitters or a nice quick, mindless project for our experts! They are lightweight but will keep you warm during the cold Winter months and the simple pattern and lofty BayHouse™ will fly off your needles! We can’t wait to see these peeking out of your favorite boots!
SIZE
Women’s S/Youth L (Women’s M/Men’s S, Women’s L/Men’s M)
Size shown is Women’s M/Men’s S, modled on a size 7 US foot.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx 7.25 (8, 8.75)“/18 (20, 22) cm foot circumference
with foot of 7.25 (8, 8.75)”/18 (20, 22)cm
YARN
RECOMMENDED: North Bay Fiber, BayHouse™ DK
(100% Targhee-Polypay; 150yd/137m per 50g); 2 skeins
Sample shown is color Watershed.
OR: Heavy DK/Light Worsted Weight yarn in the
following amounts: Approx 250 (275, 300) yd/227 (250, 272)m
NOTE: Yardage used will vary depending on custom foot length.
GAUGE
• 22 sts x 26 rnds = 4”/10 cm in pattern stitch, worked in the round
and slightly stretched
• 20 sts and 26 rounds = 4”/10 cm in st st worked in the round
NEEDLE
Needle listed is suggested. Always take time to swatch.
• Size US 5/3.75 mm set of 5 double pointed needles (DPNs) (DPN directions)—or size necessary to obtain gauge
OR
• Size US 5/3.75 mm 40” circular needle (MAGIC LOOP
directions)—or size necessary to obtain gauge
TOOLS
Stitch marker(s) and tapestry needle
NOTES
• This pattern is written for both double pointed needles method and magic loop method.
• In sections where both are indicated be sure to choose which method and follow that set of instructions.
• Needles a pointy tip may be helpful when knitting twisted stitches (1/1 RC).
• For a tutorial on the twisted stitch used in this pattern please visit the link: HERE
