Chuncho

Chuncho Knit Socks by RiotousAssembly

What Is Being Made

Chuncho is a downloadable knitting pattern for a pair of socks designed by Sue Grandfield of RiotousAssembly. The pattern offers four base sizes (S, M, L, XL) with the option to knit at two different gauges, effectively providing eight size options to accommodate a wide range of foot measurements. The socks feature detailed pictogram charts worked over a substantial number of stitches to showcase intricate stitch patterning.

Knitting Techniques

This intermediate-level sock pattern employs several key knitting techniques. The cast-on is worked using a crochet hook method with a 3.00mm crochet hook, creating a flexible foundation. The main body of the sock is knitted in the round on 2.5mm needles, while the heel flap is worked on smaller 2.00mm needles to create a tighter, more durable heel section. The pattern includes chart-based colorwork using pictograms that guide knitters through detailed stitch patterns. Knitters have the flexibility to work at either 9 stitches per inch or 10 stitches per inch, with the latter requiring 2.25mm needles and producing slightly smaller finished dimensions.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

While the specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided content, the pattern is built around pictogram charts that communicate stitch instructions visually. These charts are designed to work over a large stitch count, allowing for complex and detailed colorwork or textured patterns to be clearly displayed. Stitch markers are required to help track pattern repeats and size increases throughout the sock construction.

Materials and Yarn

The pattern is designed for 4-ply weight yarn, specifically calling for Wollmeise Superwash in two colorways. The main color (MC) and contrast color (CC) are each 150g skeins, though actual yardage used varies by size—the XL example used 100g of main color and 84g of contrast color. The pattern has been successfully knitted in multiple Wollmeise Superwash colorways including Maharani/Natural, Regenbogen/Natural, and Dornröschen/Natural/Schwarz. The superwash treatment makes these socks practical for regular washing and everyday wear.

Finished Sock Dimensions

• At 9 stitches per inch: Circumferences of 7.75", 8.25", 9", or 9.5" (19.5–24.5cm) with foot lengths of 9.25", 9.75", 10.25", or 10.75" (23.5–27.5cm)
• At 10 stitches per inch: Circumferences of 7", 7.5", 8", or 8.5" (18–21.5cm) with proportionally shorter foot lengths

Needles and Notions

The pattern requires 2.5mm needles for the main sock body, 2.00mm needles for the heel flap construction, and a 3.00mm crochet hook for the cast-on method. Stitch markers are essential for tracking pattern repeats and maintaining size accuracy throughout the knitting process.