A pattern inspired by social media? Why yes, that’s exactly what this is! Look closely, what do you see? Twisted stitches that zig zag down the sock or inter-connecting paths as our lives touch, even momentarily, and we are linked to people and places we might never otherwise know about? Are those twisted stitches simply a regular pattern or are they seeds of knowledge, planted and freely shared across different countries and time zones?
Fanciful perhaps, but the fact remains that when social media works in its finest form, we are all lifted by the connections. We find things to make us laugh, to help us learn, and we connect, perhaps best of all, with those who have similar interests to us. We are LikeMinded.
Suitable for adventurous beginners, these socks are knitted in 4ply using twisted stitches to give texture. They have a heel flap and gusset; the heel flap is created with slip stitches to give a comfortable, cushioned heel.
If you would like to read the story behind this design, you can find it here: LikeMinded Socks.
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 Butterscotch
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 can confidently cast on, knit and purl. (I’ll help you with the rest!)
- Knitters who are ready for the next step of using twisted stitches and reading a chart
- People who like to knit and wear socks that look more complicated than they actually are!
Printing info:
The pattern is 11 pages long.
- 9 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:
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