Kirkstall Socks in Rowan Sock - ZB324-00003-DEP - Downloadable PDF

Kirkstall Socks in Rowan Sock

What is Being Made

The Kirkstall Socks are a knitted sock design available in three sizes, accommodating foot circumferences of 20 cm, 23 cm, and 26 cm. This intermediate-level knitting project creates fitted socks with a structured heel and decorative lace patterning on the foot section. The design is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle stitch increases, decreases, and lace motifs.

Techniques Used

This sock pattern employs several key knitting techniques essential to sock construction. Circular knitting forms the foundation of the project, worked on either a set of five double-pointed needles or a single circular needle using the Magic Loop method. Increases and decreases are strategically placed to shape the sock, including yarn overs (U) for decorative lace elements and knit-together decreases (2 M re zus-str) for shaping. The pattern features heel construction with a turned heel technique, and lace patterning integrated into the foot section to create visual interest. Knitters will work in rounds throughout, maintaining consistent tension for a professional finish.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (M re): The primary stitch forming the sock fabric
• Yarn overs (1 U): Creating decorative holes and increases within the lace pattern
• Knit two stitches together (2 M re zus-str): A right-leaning decrease used for shaping the heel and toe
• Slip, slip, knit decrease (übzAbn): A left-leaning decrease that pairs with the knit-together decreases for balanced shaping

Materials

The Kirkstall Socks are designed to be knitted with Rowan Sock yarn, a 3-ply weight yarn (100 g per ball, as shown in the Coral 005 colorway). Needles required are either a set of five double-pointed needles in size 2½ or a single circular needle in size 2½ measuring 80 cm in length, with the circular needle option worked using the Magic Loop method for managing the small circumference of sock knitting.