Icecle Colourwork Socks in Novita 7 Veljestä & 7 Veljestä Korpi - Downloadable PDF

Icecle Colourwork Socks in Novita 7 Veljestä & 7 Veljestä Korpi

What is Being Made

These are knitted socks featuring colorwork striping, designed by Minna Metsänen. The pattern is available in three sizes (EUR) with corresponding stitch counts and finished dimensions. The socks showcase alternating color stripes created through two-color knitting techniques, combining solid stockinette sections with striped colourwork sections for visual interest and texture variation.

Knitting Techniques Used

This intermediate-level pattern employs several foundational and intermediate knitting techniques:

• Circular knitting in the round: Socks are constructed using the four-needle method, with stitches distributed across multiple needles to create seamless tubular fabric
• Twisted ribbing: The cuff begins with twisted ribbing worked in the round for 3 to 4 centimeters, depending on size, creating an elastic and textured edge
• Stockinette stitch in the round: The primary fabric structure, creating smooth V-patterned knit fabric
• Two-color stranded colorwork: Alternating single stitches between two yarn colors (Lichen and Rapids) for 6 to 8 rounds per stripe, creating a traditional striped colourwork effect
• Decreases: Strategic shaping decreases worked on needles I and IV beginning when the leg measures 8 to 15 centimeters, depending on size

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes essential sock knitting stitches:

• Twisted ribbing: Creates the textured, elastic cuff
• Stockinette stitch (knit in the round): Forms the primary smooth fabric of the leg and foot
• Stranded colorwork stitches: Single knit stitches worked alternately with two colors to create the striped pattern sections

Materials and Yarn

The pattern calls for Novita 7 Veljestä (7 Brothers) and Novita 7 Veljestä Korpi yarns in aran weight. Specific yardage requirements vary by size: the largest size requires 100 to 150 grams of Lichen (color 047) and corresponding amounts of Rapids and Korpi colorways. The pattern is worked on four needles for circular knitting, with the option to use larger needles during colourwork sections if needed to maintain consistent gauge across color changes. The Rapids cast-on method is used to begin the socks.

Pattern Structure and Sizing

The sock pattern is available in three sizes with stitch counts of 52, 64, or 72 stitches cast on and distributed as 16(20)22 stitches on needles I and IV and 10(12)14 stitches on needles II and III. The pattern progresses through multiple repeats of alternating colourwork stripes and stockinette sections, with a total of 4 to 5 colourwork stripes depending on size. This downloadable PDF provides complete instructions for creating a pair of colorwork socks suitable for intermediate knitters.