What you'll need
| Size: | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centimeters: | 17.5 | 20 | 22.5 | 25 |
| Inches: | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Eden Cottage Yarns Brimham 4 Ply - Summer Harvest
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Regia 4 Ply 100g
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Lang Yarns Jawoll
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2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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MillaMia Naturally Soft Sock -
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Product Description
Buain means harvest in Scottish Gaelic, and although it’s not strictly a separate season, it’s a really important time of year for those of us in rural areas! Buain features a lace pattern mimicking an ear of wheat growing up the outside of the sock. Knit from the toe up with a gusset and heel flap, these socks are the perfect mix of relaxing knit and engaging pattern. With four widths and flexible length fitting, these are a great pattern for everyone.
The pattern is fully written and the lace is also charted so whichever way you like to read your patterns, you’re covered! The pattern has been tech edited and test knitted. There’s a screenshot of the pattern, and a list of the stitches used at the bottom of the photos. You will also need to know how to do Judy’s Magic Cast-On and a stretchy bind off like Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off.
Buain Socks by Liz Corke
What is Being Made
Buain is a pair of knitted socks designed by Liz Corke as a bonus pattern in her Four Seasons of Socks collection. The name means "harvest" in Scottish Gaelic, inspired by the designer's childhood memories of harvest season on farms in the countryside. These socks feature a distinctive wheat ear motif that originates at the toe and doubles as it travels up the leg, creating an engaging visual narrative from foot to calf. The pattern is available in four finished sizes: Small (17.5 cm / 7" circumference), Medium (20 cm / 8" circumference), Large (22.5 cm / 9" circumference), and Extra Large (25 cm / 10" circumference).
Knitting Techniques
Buain employs several intermediate-level knitting techniques that balance relaxation with creative engagement. The socks are constructed using the toe-up method, beginning at the toe and working upward toward the calf. This construction approach allows knitters to try on the socks as they progress and easily customize the leg length. The pattern incorporates a gusset and heel flap, traditional sock construction elements that provide structure and durability in high-wear areas. Knitting is worked in the round throughout, which is the standard method for sock construction and creates seamless, comfortable garments. The wheat ear motif requires attention to stitch placement and pattern repeats, making this an intermediate project suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle more complex colorwork or texture patterns.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch structure for Buain is stocking stitch (stockinette stitch), which creates the smooth, classic fabric base for the socks. The gauge is 32 stitches and 44 rows per 10 cm (4 inches) when worked in stocking stitch in the round using 4 ply yarn. The wheat ear pattern is created through strategic stitch manipulation and likely incorporates techniques such as increases and decreases to form the distinctive ear shapes that grow from the toe upward. Stitch markers are essential notions for this pattern, with four markers recommended per sock to help track pattern repeats and construction sections.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
Buain is designed to be knitted with 400 meters (437 yards) of Eden Cottage Yarns Birmham, a premium 4 ply yarn composed of 85% Merino wool and 15% Nylon. This fiber blend combines the softness and temperature regulation of Merino with the durability and elasticity of Nylon, making it ideal for socks that will withstand regular wear. The 4 ply weight is a fine yarn that creates delicate, fitted socks with excellent stitch definition for the wheat ear pattern. Knitting is worked on 2.5 mm (US 1.5) circular needles measuring 80 cm (32 inches) or longer, or alternatively on double-pointed needles (DPNs) using the knitter's preferred method for working in the round. Additional materials include a yarn needle for weaving in ends and optional sock blockers for finishing and shaping.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Featured Products: | Lang Yarns Jawoll Regia 4 Ply 100g West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | Liz Corke |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | 2.5 mm (US 1.5) circular needles (or size needed to get gauge), 80 cm (32”) or longer or DPNs/prefered method 4 stitch markers per sock |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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