Delaware Socks in Regia 4 Ply 100g - R0300 - Downloadable PDF

Delaware Socks in Regia 4-Ply 100g – Knitting Pattern Summary (R0300)

The Delaware Socks is a knitted sock pattern designed by the REGIA Designteam and first published in October 2013. Available as a free downloadable PDF, this pattern is rated Easy, making it an excellent choice for beginner sock knitters who want to move beyond plain stocking stitch and explore simple textured stitch combinations. The pattern reference code is R0300 and is produced under the Regia brand by MEZ GmbH.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a pair of classic knitted socks worked from the top down on double-pointed needles. The design features a structured leg section combining multiple stitch patterns to create visual interest and texture, followed by a heel and foot worked in a complementary manner. The socks are suitable for everyday wear and make a great project for knitters looking to practise sock construction techniques in a straightforward, well-guided format.

Available Sizes

• Size 26/27 – suitable for children
• Size 38/39 – standard adult size
• Size 44/45 – larger adult size

The pattern notes that the socks can also be adapted to other sizes using the included Sock Guide and sizing table, giving knitters flexibility beyond the three stated sizes.

Techniques Used

The Delaware Socks are worked entirely in the round using the traditional top-down sock construction method. This approach is well suited to beginners as it allows the knitter to work continuously without seaming, producing a smooth, comfortable fabric. Key techniques used throughout the pattern include:

• Casting on in the round – stitches are cast on and distributed evenly across four double-pointed needles (12/15/17 stitches per needle depending on size)
• Working in the round on double-pointed needles (dpn), a fundamental sock-knitting technique
• Make One Knitwise Through Back Loop (M1k tbl) – a neat increase used at a specific point in the leg to adjust stitch count before the heel
• Slipped stitch techniques – incorporated into the ribbed section of the leg to add texture and a subtle decorative element
• Heel construction – worked as part of the top-down sock method

Stitches Used

The leg of the Delaware Socks is structured in distinct sections, each using a different stitch pattern to build up the full leg length. This layered approach to stitch patterning is what gives the sock its characteristic look while remaining accessible to beginner knitters. The stitches and stitch patterns featured include:

• Rib pattern – used at the top of the leg (approximately 1¼ inches / 3 cm) to create a stretchy, fitted cuff that holds the sock in place
• Welt pattern – worked over approximately 2¾–5½ inches (6–14 cm, size dependent) to add horizontal textural detail to the leg
• Rib pattern with slipped stitches – a second ribbed section of similar depth to the welt section, incorporating slipped stitches for added visual and tactile interest
• Stocking stitch (St st) – worked across Needles 1 and 4 in the final rounds of the leg, providing a smooth background panel
• Welt pattern – continued across Needles 2 and 3 in the final section of the leg, creating a contrast between the two sides of the sock

The combination of these stitch patterns across the leg results in a total leg length of approximately 4–7 inches (10–18 cm) depending on the size knitted. The structured use of different panels across specific needle groups is a helpful introduction to the concept of working pattern stitches on designated sections of a sock in the round.

Materials – Yarn and Needles

This pattern is designed specifically for use with Regia 4-Ply yarn, a 4-ply weight (also known as fingering weight) sock yarn that