Product Description
Thick sport weight socks are perfect for keeping your feet warm in cold weather. Celtic cable knots are placed just below the cuff so they peek out above your boots while simple cables run down the sides of the leg, heel flap, and foot to keep the knitting interesting.
Construction Notes Top down socks with standard heel flaps. The cables are worked with one strand of twisted stitches for added textural depth. Try cabling without a cable needle to make the knitting go more smoothly and quickly.
Notions 2 markers for cable sections, or use space between DPNs tapestry needle for weaving in ends scrap yarn or stitch holder
Skills knit and purl k2tog and ssk cabling chart reading short rows picking up sts grafting toe
U2 Socks by BeckyinVT
What is Being Made
U2 is a pair of thick sport weight socks designed to keep feet warm during cold weather. The socks feature decorative Celtic cable knots positioned just below the cuff, creating a visually striking detail that peeks out above boot tops. These are sized for US shoe sizes 7/8 through 9/10, making them suitable for a range of foot dimensions.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
This intermediate-level knitting project employs several specialized techniques to achieve its distinctive appearance and functionality. The construction utilizes marker placement throughout the pattern to help manage stitch placement and pattern repeats. Knitters working with double-pointed needles have the option to use the point between needles instead of markers for added flexibility.
The cables featured in this design are worked using a unique method: one strand of twisted stitches creates added textural depth in the cable sections. The pattern includes a helpful note suggesting that knitters can cable without a cable needle, allowing the knitting process to move more smoothly and quickly while still achieving the desired Celtic knot effect.
Stitches Used
- Stockinette stitch - forms the primary fabric base
- Cable stitches - create the Celtic knot pattern details
- Twisted stitches - add textural dimension to the cables
Materials and Gauge
The pattern calls for Beaverslide Sport Sock yarn in the colorway Hidden Lake. This yarn composition is 70% merino wool and 30% mohair, providing warmth, softness, and a subtle sheen. The yardage required varies by size: 341 yards for size US 7/8, 404 yards for size US 8/9, and 471 yards for size US 9/10. Yarn is available in 4-ounce skeins with 458 yards per skein, so knitters will need 1 skein for the two smaller sizes and 2 skeins for the largest size.
The recommended needle size is US 1.5 (2.5 mm), though knitters should select the size needed to obtain the correct gauge. The pattern is worked to a gauge of 28 stitches and 40 rows per 4 inches (10 centimeters) in stockinette stitch. Additional notions include 2 stitch markers and a tapestry needle for finishing.
Sizing and Fit
The three available sizes accommodate different calf and foot dimensions. Size US 7/8 features a 7.5-inch (19 cm) cuff circumference, size US 8/9 has an 8.5-inch (21.5 cm) cuff circumference, and size US 9/10 offers a 9.5-inch (24 cm) cuff circumference. These measurements ensure a comfortable, secure fit that works well with boots.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | BeckyinVT |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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