Mondawmin

Mondawmin Socks by Corrine Walcher

What is Being Made

Mondawmin is a lacy, feminine sock pattern inspired by the Mondawmin neighborhood in Baltimore City, where Neighborhood Fiber Co. is based. The design captures the essence of the vibrant Mondawmin colorway, creating elegant socks ideal for transitional seasons like early Spring and late Autumn when handknit socks are most appreciated.

Finished Specifications

This downloadable knitting pattern is available in three sizes:

• Size S: 7 inches around (unstretched)
• Size M: 8 inches around (unstretched)
• Size L: 9 inches around (unstretched)

Knitting Techniques Used

Mondawmin employs intermediate-level knitting techniques suitable for crafters with foundational skills. The pattern incorporates lace construction methods that create openwork sections characteristic of decorative sock designs. Knitting is worked in the round, a fundamental technique for seamless sock construction that produces a continuous tube of fabric.

Stitches and Abbreviations

The pattern utilizes standard knitting abbreviations and stitch techniques including:

• K (Knit) and P (Purl) – foundational stitches creating stockinette texture
• Sl (Slip as if to purl with yarn in back) – for edge definition
• PM (Place marker) and SM (Slip marker) – for tracking pattern repeats and shaping
• K2tog (Knit two together) and P2tog (Purl two together) – decreasing techniques
• SSK (Slip, slip, knit) – a left-leaning decrease used in lace patterning

These decreases and yarn-over techniques create the lacy, openwork aesthetic that defines the pattern.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

The pattern specifies Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Sock yarn, a premium 100% Superwash Merino fiber. Total yardage required is 400 yards per 4 ounces, providing ample material for a complete pair of socks. The sample shown was knit in the Mondawmin colorway, showcasing the pattern's design inspiration.

Yarn weight specifications include 3-ply and 4-ply options, offering flexibility for different fiber preferences while maintaining the intended gauge and drape.

Needles and Gauge

Knitters may choose between two needle configurations for working in the round:

• A set of 5 double-pointed needles (DPNs), or
• Two circular needles

Both needle options should be US size 1 (2.5 mm), or adjusted to match the required gauge. The pattern specifies a gauge of 8 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch, measured when knitting in the round. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished sock dimensions.

Pattern Format

Mondawmin is provided as a downloadable PDF, making it accessible for immediate use. The pattern is the intellectual property of designer Corrine Walcher and is protected against commercial reproduction or duplication.