Cohesion

Cohesion Socks by Jordan Prouty

What is Being Made

Cohesion is a pair of shortie socks designed by Jordan Prouty and inspired by the molecular structure of water. The pattern features a delicate lace design centered on the instep that resembles water molecules clustered together. These socks are worked from the cuff down and come in three sizes with finished circumferences of 7", 8", and 9".

Knitting Techniques

This sock pattern employs several intermediate-level knitting techniques to create a polished finished garment:

• Cuff-down construction: The socks are knit starting from the cuff and working downward toward the foot
• German short row heel: A shaping technique used to create the heel cup, offering a comfortable and well-fitted heel
• Rounded toe: The toe is shaped with decreases to create a smooth, rounded finish rather than a pointed or squared-off end
• Magic loop method: The pattern is written for the magic loop technique, a method for knitting small circumference items on a single long circular needle, though the instructions note this can be adapted to other preferred methods
• Lace pattern: A simple and fun lace motif is featured as the central design element on the instep

Stitches and Stitch Details

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined with lace techniques. Stockinette stitch forms the base fabric, with a gauge of 32 stitches and 40 rows per 4 inches. The lace pattern is described as simple and fun, making it accessible for intermediate knitters. The pattern abbreviations include standard knitting notation, such as CO for cast on and ds for double stitch (a slip stitch worked purlwise with yarn in front).

Materials: Yarn, Needles, and Tools

Cohesion is designed to be knit with fingering weight yarn, which is a 4-ply yarn weight suitable for detailed sock work. The yardage requirements vary by size: approximately 180 yards for size S, 220 yards for size M, and 260 yards for size L. The sample shown was knit using ½ skein of Zitron Trekking Pro Natura yarn in size S.

The pattern requires Size 1 (2.25 mm) circular needles measuring 40 inches in length, or whatever needle size is needed to achieve the specified gauge. Additional tools include 1 stitch marker to track pattern repeats and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming if necessary.