September always feels like a time for starting something new. The summer is over, the autumn equinox is approaching and in the last days of warmth before the trees start to drop their leaves there’s a kind of magic that feels just right for new beginnings and new intentions.
The twisted stitches of the September Socks create a pattern that represents both new and familiar; circles enclosed in soft diamonds that are carried down the sock by transitional stitches to start a new circle – we take a step on from what we know to learn something new. There’s always something new to learn, but nothing we have learnt is left behind.
The September Socks are constructed as top down socks with a Ribbed Heel Flap and gusset, and this heel flap is designed to be stretchier so that the sock will be comfortable on any width of heel – perfect for those who find them a bit tight. This pattern is written for four sizes, and the length of the sock is easily adjusted for any foot.
You can read more about the pattern in this blog post: September 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 of Yarnsmiths Merino Sock in Dusky Mauve (2K332)
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 3.5mm needles.
This pattern is for:
- Knitters who are confident with knitting socks and are ready for something new.
- People who like wearings socks that have patterns but aren’t lace.
- Knitters who like patterns that stretch their skills – this pattern can be memorised but still takes concentration!
Printing info:
The pattern is 17 pages long.
- 15 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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