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Abacus Socks

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Free twisted stitch sock pattern that will surely “count” as a favourite pair in your sock drawer … easy to knit and fun to wear! Easy enough for adventurous beginners, written and charted pattern available in four sizes.

 

 

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These twisted stitch socks were inspired by an abacus found in the attic … and are sure to “count” as a favourite pair in your sock drawer!

The pattern section at the top of the leg gives way to wide rib panels which will ensure a comfortable fit and a quick knit, and and the textured heel flap adds interest.

The Abacus Socks are knitted cuff down and have a heel flap and gusset; the Eye of Partridge heel flap is created with slip stitches to give a comfortable, cushioned heel.  The pattern is written for four sizes from 8 – 9½ inches (20-24cm) foot circumference.  There are written instructions and charts for this pattern.

You can read more about the pattern in this blog post.

 

Useful to know

Size

To fit ball of foot circumference 8 [8½:9:9½] inches ; 20 [22:23:24] cm

 

Yarn
1 x 100g ball West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply in Winwick Mum shade Summer Sunset (MC)
1 x 100g ball West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply in shade Mulberry (CC)

For WYS yarn stockists, click here.

 

Materials

2.5mm needles – short circular needle, DPNs (double pointed needles) or 80cm circular for magic loop

1 set DPNs size 3.0mm (optional for a looser cuff)

1 set DPNs size 2.5mm (not required for magic loop)

Stitch holder (optional)

Stitch markers

Wool needle

 

Tension

30 sts to 10 cm (4 ins) in stocking stitch (worked in the round) on 2.5mm needles.

 

This pattern is for:

  • Knitters who are ready to move on from Basic 4ply Socks to add in simple patterns
  • Knitters who are looking for a pattern that help with contrast cuffs, heels and toes
  • People who want a quick knit – after the pattern section, it’s all rib which is great for speedy knitting!

 

Printing info:

The pattern is 13 pages long.

  • 11 pages of pattern including written instructions and charts
  • 2 pages of additional information at the end

 

This pattern is based on my Basic 4ply Socks pattern, which means that you can find photo and video help in the Winwick Mum Sockalong tutorials.  You can find out more here:

HOW TO KNIT SOCKS

 

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