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Product Description
Skipping Stones Socks Pattern
YarnYarn support for this design was generously provided by Elise of Sunday Fibre Co. Fingering Weight: Barefoot Organic Sock Set 115g & 20g | 390m & 68m | 425yd & 74yd
MC: Stone’s Throw 165-275m | 180-300yd
CC: Cirrus 45-65m | 50-74yd
ConstructionThis pattern is a cuff-down sock with a heel flap and gusset. The pattern is written for 9” circular needles but can be adjusted to use magic loop or double pointed needles. The pattern has written and chart instructions.
Gauge36 sts by 48 rounds per 4x4” | 10x10cm in stockinette stitch, worked in the round, after blocking.
Materials
US 1 | 2.25mm – 9” | 23cm circular needle
US 1 | 2.25mm – 32” | 80cm circular needle
Cable needle
Stitch markers (5)
Tapestry needle
Skipping Stones Socks by Northern Knits and Purl
Project Overview
Skipping Stones Socks is a downloadable knitting pattern designed by Natasha Pekurel of Northern Knits and Purl. This intermediate-level sock pattern draws inspiration from memories of exploring rivers and lakes around British Columbia, Canada, capturing the visual imagery of stones skipping across water and the ripples that spread outward. The design translates these natural observations into a wearable knitted sock suitable for crafters with intermediate knitting experience.
Craft and Technique
This project is created using the knitting craft. Knitting is a textile creation technique that uses two needles and a continuous length of yarn to form interlocking loops of yarn, building fabric from the bottom up. The Skipping Stones Socks pattern is designed for knitters at an intermediate skill level, meaning it assumes familiarity with basic knitting techniques and introduces moderate complexity in stitch work or construction methods.
Yarn and Materials
The pattern calls for 4-ply yarn, which is a lightweight yarn weight ideal for creating socks with good drape and definition. Four-ply yarn consists of four strands twisted together, providing a balance between durability and delicate stitch definition. Knitting needles appropriate for 4-ply yarn are required to complete this project.
Design Inspiration and Community
The Skipping Stones Socks pattern is inspired by the natural beauty of water and stone interactions, reflecting the designer's personal memories of watching stones skip across water and observing the ripples that emerge. This pattern is available for personal use only through the downloadable PDF format. Crafters are encouraged to share their finished versions by tagging @northernknitsandpurl on Instagram, using the hashtag #skippingstonessocks, or adding projects to the Ravelry pattern page.
Pattern Information
- Designer: Natasha Pekurel (Northern Knits and Purl)
- Format: Downloadable PDF pattern
- Craft: Knitting
- Yarn Weight: 4-ply
- Difficulty Level: Intermediate
- Designer Contact: Instagram @northernknitsandpurl, Ravelry NKPdesigns, Etsy NorthernKnitsandPurl
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Featured Products: | MillaMia Naturally Soft Sock Cascade Yarns Yarns Heritage Malabrigo Sock Regia 4 Ply 100g |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Northern Knits and Purl |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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