Product Description
Fireside Comfort is a pattern included in our 2019 Red Scarf scholarship fundraiser! All proceeds from the sale of this pattern through December 31, 2019 will go directly to our scholarship in partnership with Foster Care to Success. You can learn more about Foster Care to Success here. Our Red Scarf scholarship patterns are knit in our Bare Naked Wools Festivus 5.0 yarn in the colorway Union Suit. A portion of yarn sales go directly to the scholarship.
Fireside Comfort is a simple to stitch sock pattern with color work at the cuff to keep things interesting and a contrasting heel and toe to pull it all together.
Sample knit with one skein of Festivus 5.0 Sport and a 1 oz. skein of Bare Naked Wools Confection Sport in Cookies and Cream.
Fireside Comfort Socks by Twin Stitches Designs
Project Overview
Fireside Comfort is a beginner-friendly knitted sock pattern designed by Twin Stitches Designs. This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for creating cozy socks in three sizes to fit Women's Small, Medium, and Large feet. The pattern uses a straightforward construction method ideal for knitters new to sock making, combining a main color with a contrast color accent for visual interest.
Sizing and Fit
The pattern is available in three sizes with the following specifications:
- Size Small: 44 stitches, fits foot circumference of approximately 6.7 inches (17 cm)
- Size Medium: 48 stitches, fits foot circumference of approximately 7.5 inches (19.1 cm)
- Size Large: 56 stitches, fits foot circumference of approximately 8.5 inches (21.5 cm)
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
This pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners. The primary construction method uses stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric ideal for comfortable everyday socks. The cuff is created using a long tail cast on or alternative cast-on method of the knitter's choice, then the pattern progresses by working in the round to create seamless sock construction. The leg is worked in stockinette stitch to the desired length before continuing to the foot and finishing sections.
Yarn and Materials
Fireside Comfort requires sport weight or DK weight yarn, making it versatile for various yarn selections. The total yardage needed is approximately 100 grams of sport weight yarn for the main color, plus 20 grams from a mini skein for contrast color work. The sample featured in the pattern was knit using Bare Naked Wools yarns: the main color is Bare Naked Wools Targhee in the Festivus 5.0 colorway Union Suit (375 yards per 4 ounces, 100% Corriedale), and the contrast color is Bare Naked Wools Confection Sport in Cookies & Cream (94 yards per 1 ounce, 100% Corriedale).
Needles and Gauge
The pattern calls for two needle sizes to achieve proper gauge and fabric consistency. US 2 / 2.75mm needles are used for one section, while US 3 / 3.0mm needles are used for another, with the specific note that knitters should select the size needed to obtain correct gauge. The target gauge is 24 stitches over 10 centimeters (4 inches) in stockinette stitch when unblocked. Achieving proper gauge is essential for socks to fit correctly, making gauge swatching an important step before beginning the project.
Additional Supplies
Beyond needles and yarn, the pattern requires a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and finishing the socks. Two tapestry needles are recommended to have on hand during the project completion phase.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as beginner level, making it an excellent choice for knitters who are new to sock construction or those looking to practice fundamental techniques. The straightforward stockinette stitch and round-knitting construction provide an accessible introduction to sock knitting without complex shaping or advanced techniques.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK, Sport |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Twin Stitches Designs |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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