Product Description
These cozy socks celebrate autumn and the sheep & wool festivals of yore!
Knit from cuff to toe, they feature a decorative Latvian twist edging, a detail that gives the cuff a bit of fun trimming! The folksy colorwork motif used throughout is relatively simple, yet engaging for new and experienced knitters alike. Short row heel construction features German short rows. Instructions are written for knitting with a set of five double-pointed needles, but could be easily adapted to the magic loop method*.*Written in three adult sizes, this pattern can be adjusted to fit smaller, larger, or in between sizes by modifying the gauge — using different yarn weights, and/or needle sizes.
GAUGE and SIZE30 sts x 38 rows = 10 x10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette stitch and stranded colorwork). Finished socks measure approximately 8 (9.25, 10.5) inches in circumference. (Length of leg and foot are both adjustable.)
October Faire Socks by Heidi Reszies
What is Being Made
October Faire Socks are a pair of cozy, calf-length socks designed to celebrate autumn and the sheep and wool festivals of yore. The pattern is written in three adult sizes, with finished socks measuring approximately 8, 9.25, or 10.5 inches in circumference. The design can be adjusted to fit smaller, larger, or in-between sizes by modifying the gauge through the use of different yarn weights and needle sizes.
Knitting Techniques
These socks are knit from cuff to toe, incorporating several intermediate-level techniques that make them engaging for both new and experienced knitters. The pattern features a decorative Latvian twist edging at the cuff, which adds a folksy trimmed detail. The heel is constructed using the German short row method, a technique that creates a smooth, well-fitting heel cup. The sock incorporates stranded colorwork throughout, featuring a folksy 12-stitch repeat motif that is relatively simple yet visually engaging.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch structure is stockinette stitch, worked in the round. The Latvian twist edging provides decorative detailing at the cuff opening. The stranded colorwork motif is worked using a 12-stitch repeat pattern, allowing knitters to work with two colors simultaneously while maintaining the fabric structure.
Construction Method
Instructions are written for knitting with a set of five double-pointed needles, though the pattern can be easily adapted to the magic loop method for knitters who prefer that technique. This flexibility accommodates different knitting preferences and needle availability.
Materials and Gauge
The pattern accommodates multiple yarn weights, including 3-ply, 4-ply, 6-ply, lace, and sport weight yarns. The recommended gauge is 30 stitches by 38 rows over 10 by 10 centimeters (4 by 4 inches), measured in the round using stockinette stitch and stranded colorwork. Knitters can adjust yarn weight and needle size to achieve the desired finished sock size.
Difficulty Level
Rated as intermediate difficulty, October Faire Socks are suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to explore colorwork and short row heel techniques.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Light Fingering, Fingering, 6 Ply, Lace | 2 Ply, Sport |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | Heidi Reszies |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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