Hofner Socks

Hofner Socks by Kate Atherley

What Is Being Made

The Hofner Socks are a knitted sock design created by independent designer Kate Atherley. This project produces a finished pair of socks suitable for everyday wear, combining functional construction with thoughtful stitch patterning.

Craft and Techniques

This is a knitting project designed at an intermediate skill level. The pattern requires knitters to have foundational knowledge of basic knitting techniques and be comfortable progressing to more advanced stitch work. The intermediate difficulty suggests the pattern includes techniques beyond simple stockinette stitch, making it suitable for knitters who have completed several basic projects and are ready to expand their skillset.

Stitches Used

The Hofner Socks pattern incorporates specialized decrease techniques to create stitch definition and shaping. Key stitches featured in this design include:

• K3tog (knit three together) – a triple decrease that removes two stitches in a single stitch action, creating a pronounced diagonal line in the fabric. This decrease is commonly used for shaping and creating decorative stitch patterns in sock design.
• Stitch repeat – the pattern uses a repeating sequence of stitches that creates the overall design motif throughout the sock

Materials

As a knitting pattern, the Hofner Socks require knitting needles and yarn appropriate for sock construction. Specific yardage, needle size, and yarn weight recommendations are detailed within the downloadable PDF pattern.