Harvest Wishes Socks

Harvest Wishes Socks by Redtiger

What is Being Made

Harvest Wishes Socks are a pair of casual yet delicate knitted socks designed by Redtiger (Cynthia Levy). These socks feature an elegant construction where cable panels and twisted stitch columns are interlaced and interspersed throughout the design. A distinctive characteristic of this pattern is that the cables and twists turn in opposite directions on the left and right socks, creating a mirrored aesthetic that adds visual interest and sophistication to the finished pair.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

The socks are worked using traditional sock knitting methods with double point needles. The pattern employs a thoughtful chart-based approach to accommodate multiple sizes while minimizing the number of charts needed. For the larger size, additional stitches are shown as repeated stitches outlined by borders in all charts except the toe charts. Separate charts are provided for the left and right socks, allowing knitters to easily follow the mirrored cable and twist directions.

The construction method uses a gauge of 8 stitches and 10 rows per 1 inch in stockinette stitch, which is standard for fingering weight sock yarn. This gauge ensures proper fit and drape for the finished socks.

Stitches Used

• Cable stitches – forming the plump cable panels that are a primary visual feature of the design
• Twisted stitches – creating columns that intersperse between the cable panels and add textural variety
• Stockinette stitch – used as the base fabric and for gauge measurement

Materials Required

Yarn: 437 yards (400 meters) of fingering weight yarn in the 4 ply category. The sample socks shown in the pattern were knitted using Ancient Arts Yarns 4 Ply Fingering/Sock yarn in the colorway Make Mine Caramel.

Needles: Double point needles in two sizes are required. The pattern calls for 2.5 mm (US 1½) double point needles and 2.75 mm (US 2) double point needles. A small cable needle is also needed for working the cable stitches. The pattern references Cynthia Levy and Redtigerdesigns as needle sources.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters who have mastered basic sock construction and are ready to tackle more complex stitch patterns. The combination of cables and twisted stitches, along with the mirrored construction between left and right socks, requires attention to chart reading and stitch manipulation.

Pattern Information

Harvest Wishes Socks is a downloadable PDF pattern published by independent designer Redtiger on August 10, 2019, with a revision dated August 25, 2020. The pattern is available through Redtiger's online presence including Ravelry (username: Redtiger), www.redtigerdesigns.weebly.com, and linktr.ee/Redtigerdesigns. All rights are reserved by Cynthia Levy.