Product Description
These are named for the road where the dyer, Avalon Springs Farm, is located. The stitch pattern is easily memorized and good for yarns with variegation. It’s a good beginner sock! Finished Size: S (M, L) [7” (8”, 9” around), unstretched]
Yarn: Avalon Springs Farm Pendragon, 100% Superwash Merino Wool, 555 yards/4oz (Sample knit in Garden Wishes)
Needles: Set of 5 double-pointed needles or two circular needles size 1.5 US (2.5 mm), or size to obtain gauge
Gauge: 8 stitches per inch in stockinette, knit in the round.
Abbreviations: K: Knit P: Purl Sl: Slip as if to purl with yarn in back if knitting on RS, with yarn in front if knitting on WS PM: Place marker SM: Slip marker K2tog: Knit two together P2tog: Purl two together SSK: Slip as if to knit, slip next stitch as if to knit, knit these two stitches together
Ridge Road Socks by Corrine Walcher
What is Being Made
Ridge Road Socks are a classic knitted sock design named after the location of Avalon Springs Farm, the yarn dyer. This pattern offers three finished sizes: Small (7" around), Medium (8" around), and Large (9" around), measured unstretched. The socks are designed as an intermediate-level knitting project suitable for crafters with foundational knitting skills who are ready to tackle in-the-round construction and stitch pattern memorization.
Knitting Techniques Used
These socks are knit in the round using either a set of five double-pointed needles or two circular needles, a fundamental technique for creating seamless tubular garments. The pattern incorporates standard decreasing techniques including K2tog (knit two together) and SSK (slip, slip, knit) for shaping. Stitch markers are used to track pattern repeats and construction sections. The gauge is worked in stockinette stitch, the most basic knit fabric, which provides a smooth, classic appearance ideal for showcasing variegated yarn colorways.
Stitches and Stitch Pattern
The Ridge Road Socks feature an easily memorized stitch pattern that is specifically designed to complement variegated yarns. The pattern employs fundamental stitches including knit, purl, slip stitches, and decreases. The use of an easily memorized pattern means that once the initial repeats are established, knitters can work without constantly referencing instructions, making this an ideal intermediate project for building confidence in pattern reading and in-the-round construction.
Materials: Yarn and Needles
Yarn: Ridge Road Socks call for Avalon Springs Farm Pendragon, a 100% Superwash Merino Wool yarn. The pattern requires 555 yards per 4 ounces of yarn weight. The sample shown was knit in the Garden Wishes colorway. This yarn is available in both 3-ply and 4-ply weights, offering flexibility for different needle sizes and gauge preferences.
Needles: Knitters may choose between two needle options: a set of 5 double-pointed needles (DPNs) or two circular needles, both in size 1.5 US (2.5 mm). The pattern recommends adjusting needle size as needed to obtain the correct gauge of 8 stitches per inch when working stockinette stitch in the round.
Pattern Notes
- The stitch pattern is specifically engineered to work beautifully with variegated and hand-dyed yarns, allowing color variations to enhance the visual interest of the finished socks
- Superwash Merino Wool provides durability and easy care, making these socks practical for everyday wear
- The three size options accommodate different foot circumferences, from petite to larger sizes
- Gauge is critical for proper fit; knitters should swatch before beginning to ensure their needle choice produces the correct stitch density
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 3 Ply, 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Corrine Walcher |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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