Product Description
I designed these socks to be the ultimate travel knitting project - easy without being boring, all the while resulting in a pair of socks you'll love to wear. The colorwork lice and stripe pattern at the top of the cuff can be easily memorized (and you can just use your first sock as a reference when knitting sock #2); the striped toe allows you to easily work your toe shaping - all you have to do is remember which color is worked for the decrease round! As an added bonus, they are a great way to use leftover sock yarn, as you only need a small amount for the contrast color.
Materials 2 (2) skeins Baah! La Jolla in Tequila Lime (color A) and Night Sky (color B) (100% Superwash Merino, 400 yards (100 grams) US #1 Double-Pointed Needles Stitch marker Darning Needle
Gauge 32 sts = 4” in stockinette stitch
Form + Function Socks by Stefanie Goodwin-Ritter
What is Being Made
Form + Function Socks is a unisex knitted sock pattern designed by Stefanie Goodwin-Ritter. The pattern offers two sizing options: Small/Medium with a cuff circumference of approximately 8 inches, and Medium/Large with a cuff circumference of approximately 9 inches. These socks are crafted to balance both aesthetic appeal and practical wearability, combining form with functional design.
Skill Level and Techniques
This pattern is rated at an intermediate skill level, making it suitable for knitters with foundational experience who are ready to tackle more complex sock construction. The design employs classic sock knitting techniques that require competency in working with double-pointed needles and managing multiple stitches in the round. Knitters will work through various shaping and stitch pattern sections to create a well-fitted, finished sock.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns Used
The primary stitch used throughout this pattern is stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric ideal for everyday socks. The gauge is established at 32 stitches over 4 inches in stockinette stitch, which is essential for achieving proper fit. Additional techniques include slip stitches, as indicated in the pattern instructions, which add textural interest and structural integrity to the finished socks.
Materials and Tools
Form + Function Socks requires 2 skeins of yarn in two coordinating colors. The recommended yarn is Baah! La Jolla in Tequila Lime (color A) and Night Sky (color B), a 100% superwash merino blend offering 400 yards per 100-gram skein. This high-quality merino provides softness, durability, and easy care for everyday sock wear. Construction requires US #1 double-pointed needles for working in the round, a stitch marker for tracking pattern repeats, and a darning needle for weaving in ends and any necessary finishing work.
Design Features
The two-color construction allows for creative color work and visual interest in the finished socks. The unisex sizing accommodates a range of foot sizes, while the specific gauge and needle size ensure a snug, comfortable fit that maintains elasticity through wear and washing.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | Stefanie Goodwin Ritter |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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