Alloy Socks

Create handspun socks that are durable and resistant to abrasion yet soft and elastic. This is the author's version of the pattern & accompanying article “Nature’s Nylon: Natural Alternatives for Stronger Socks” published in the Winter 2022 issue of Spin Off Magazine.

The colorwork pattern on this cuff-down sock pattern with heel flap and gusset is created by slipping and cabling select stitches; colors are switched every round making wrangling multiple yarn colors a bit easier as only one color is used at a time.

MaterialsFiber 4 oz (113g) Red Oak Farm 100% Gulf Coast Native wool, natural and indigo dyed; 4 oz Frivolous Ewe 100% Wensleydale roving, handpainted green. Yarn 3-ply; 140 (170, 205) yds MC, 60 (75, 90) yds each of CC1, CC2, and CC3; 1,520 ypp; 14 wpi; heavy fingering to sport weight.Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 37 sts and 55 rnds = 4” in patt, blocked.