Lindgren Socks in Berroco Ultra Wool DK - Downloadable PDF

Lindgren Socks in Berroco Ultra Wool DK – Knitting Pattern Summary

The Lindgren Socks is an intermediate-level knitting pattern designed by Alison Green, available as a downloadable PDF. The pattern produces a pair of classic, well-fitted socks worked in a two-color striped design, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with basic sock construction and ready to explore colorwork through simple stripe sequences.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a pair of knitted socks in three size options, with a foot circumference of 7, 8, or 9 inches and an adjustable foot length of 9, 10, or 11 inches. The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in the 8-inch circumference size. The adjustable foot length makes it straightforward to customize the socks for a precise, comfortable fit.

Construction and Techniques

The Lindgren Socks are constructed using a bottom-up method, meaning knitting begins at the toe and works upward toward the cuff — a traditional and widely favored approach to sock construction that allows for easy length adjustments as you go. The entire sock is worked in the round, producing seamless, smooth fabric ideal for everyday wear.

• Bottom-up construction: The sock is built from the toe up, giving knitters full control over foot length before committing to the heel and leg.
• Worked in the round: Using two circular needles, the sock is knitted continuously in the round, eliminating the need for seaming and creating a clean, comfortable interior finish.
• Stripes: A two-color stripe pattern is incorporated throughout the design, alternating between the two chosen yarn colors for visual interest without requiring complex colorwork techniques such as stranded knitting or intarsia.
• Held heel stitches: The pattern calls for waste yarn to hold heel stitches, a technique commonly associated with an afterthought or peasant heel construction, where heel stitches are set aside and returned to later for finishing.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch used throughout the Lindgren Socks is Stockinette stitch (St st), which when worked in the round is achieved by knitting every round. Stockinette creates a smooth, flat fabric surface that showcases the two-color stripe sequence beautifully and is comfortable against the skin. The gauge for this pattern is 24 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette stitch on the larger needles.

Materials – Yarn

The pattern calls for Berroco Ultra Wool DK, a worsted-spun, DK weight yarn sold in 100-gram skeins. This yarn is known for its durability, stitch definition, and smooth finish — qualities that make it well suited to sock knitting at a slightly heavier weight than traditional fingering-weight sock yarn. Two colors are used:

• C1: #83153 Heather – one ball
• C2: #83109 Fog – one ball

One ball of each color is sufficient to complete the project, making this a budget-friendly and stash-friendly pattern. Berroco Ultra Wool DK is produced by Berroco, Inc., based in North Smithfield, RI.

Materials – Needles and Notions

The pattern requires two 16-inch circular needles in each of two sizes: size 2 (2.75 mm) and size 4 (3.5 mm), or the size needed to achieve the stated gauge. Using two circular needles to work in the round is a popular alternative to double-pointed needles, offering greater control and fewer needle tips to manage. Additional notions include:

• Stitch markers to mark key points in the round
• Waste yarn to hold heel stitches during construction
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and finishing

Difficulty and Sizing

Rated as intermediate in skill level