What you'll need
| Circumference, cm: | Small-19cm | Medium-21cm | Large-23cm |
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Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock -
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Product Description
Colorado has over 1,500 ghost towns with only about 640 remaining.
Most ghost towns were mining town or mill towns that provided for the mining towns. Stage stops were abandoned when the railroad came through, and then rail stops were deserted when the railroad changed routes or abandoned the spurs. At least two towns were drown when reservoirs were created
The stitch pattern uses lace to keep them stretchy, but the eyelets can also be closed up by working them through the back loop to make the socks more “masculine”.
Suitable for both men and women. Four sizes (S, M, L, & XL) are charted so you can make these socks for almost anyone.
Yardage approx. 360 (380, 400, 420) yds This pattern has been professionally tech edited.
Ghost Town Socks by Laura Fahlin Designs
Project Overview
Ghost Town Socks is a downloadable knitting pattern for fingering weight sock yarn designed by Laura Fahlin. This intermediate-level pattern creates fitted socks available in four sizes ranging from Small to X-Large, with circumferences from 7.5 to 9.75 inches (19 to 25 cm) when measured unstretched. The pattern is ideal for knitters with foundational sock-knitting experience who are ready to explore custom sizing and construction techniques.
What Is Being Made
This pattern produces a pair of socks knit from the cuff down using circular needles. The socks feature a ribbed cuff section followed by the leg and foot portions. Four distinct size options allow customization for different foot dimensions, making this pattern versatile for gifting or personal use across various wearers.
Yarn and Materials
Ghost Town Socks requires approximately 360 to 420 yards (330 to 380 meters) of fingering weight yarn, depending on the size selected. The pattern example shown uses Socks that Rock Lightweight in the Minestone colorway, which provides 405 yards per 155 grams. Additional materials include US1 (2.25mm) needles or the size required to achieve proper gauge, stitch markers for tracking rounds, and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Knitting Techniques
This pattern employs several fundamental sock-knitting techniques. The socks are constructed in the round using circular needles, which creates a seamless fabric ideal for comfortable footwear. The Double Start Cast-On is used to establish stitches at the cuff, a method that provides elasticity and a neat finished edge. Knitters must take care not to twist stitches when joining to work in the round, a critical step for proper sock construction.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The cuff features a ribbed pattern that varies by size. For Small and Large sizes, the pattern uses a P1, K1, P1 repeat across rounds 3 through 16, creating a textured, elastic cuff. For Medium and X-Large sizes, the cuff uses a P2, K1 repeat during the same rounds. This ribbing provides stretch and recovery, helping the socks stay in place on the foot.
The pattern incorporates several essential knitting abbreviations and techniques:
- K (knit) – the fundamental knit stitch worked in stockinette
- P (purl) – used in the ribbed cuff sections
- K2tog (knit 2 together) – a right-leaning decrease
- K3tog (knit 3 together) – a double decrease for shaping
- P2tog (purl 2 together) – a decrease worked in purl
- Ktbl (knit through the back loop) – a twisted stitch variation
Gauge and Sizing
The pattern specifies a gauge of 32 stitches and 48 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch. Achieving this gauge is essential for proper sock fit. Cast-on stitch counts range from 60 stitches for the Small size to 78 stitches for X-Large, allowing the pattern to accommodate different foot widths while maintaining consistent proportions.
Difficulty Level
Rated as intermediate, Ghost Town Socks assumes knitters are comfortable with circular needle techniques, reading pattern instructions, and managing multiple stitches in the round. The pattern is suitable for those who have completed at least one pair of socks and understand basic decreases and ribbing construction.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Laura Fahlin Designs |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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