Product Description
These socks are named for my dad, Grant. They’re just like him: no-nonsense, no foolishness, but comforting. Three sizes, so you can knit them for just about anyone. The pattern lends itself to any type of colorway so you can use your favorite indie or variegated yarns for when you don’t want Boring Dad socks.
Finished Size: S (M, L) [7” (8”, 9” around), unstretched]
Yarn: Neighborhood Fiber Company Studio Sock, 100% Superwash Merino, 400 yards/100g (Sample knit in Mt. Vernon)
Needles: Set of 5 double-pointed needles or two circular needles size 1 US (2.5 mm), or size to obtain gauge
Gauge: 8 stitches per inch in stockinette, knit in the round.
Not Just Boring Dad Socks by Corrine Walcher
Project Overview
Not Just Boring Dad Socks is a downloadable knitting pattern designed by Corrine Walcher that creates practical, comfortable socks suitable for the entire family. Named after the designer's father Grant, these socks embody a no-nonsense philosophy while delivering genuine comfort. The pattern is available in three sizes to accommodate different foot measurements, making it versatile for knitting gifts for various recipients.
Finished Dimensions
The pattern offers three size options with the following circumference measurements when unstretched:
- Small: 7 inches around
- Medium: 8 inches around
- Large: 9 inches around
Yarn and Materials
The sample socks were knit using Neighborhood Fiber Company Studio Sock, a 100% superwash merino yarn with 400 yards per 100 grams. The sample colorway used was Mt. Vernon. This yarn weight falls within the 3-ply to 4-ply range, making it ideal for sock construction. The superwash treatment ensures easy care and durability for everyday wear.
Needles required include either a set of 5 double-pointed needles or two circular needles in size 1 US (2.5 mm), or whatever size is necessary to achieve the correct gauge.
Gauge and Tension
The pattern specifies a gauge of 8 stitches per inch when working in stockinette stitch knit in the round. Achieving proper gauge is essential for ensuring the finished socks fit correctly across all three size options.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
This intermediate-level knitting pattern employs fundamental sock construction techniques suitable for knitters with prior experience. The pattern utilizes knit in the round construction, which creates seamless socks and is the standard method for sock knitting.
Core stitches and techniques used throughout the pattern include:
- Knit (K): The primary stitch used in stockinette sections
- Purl (P): Used to create texture and pattern variation
- Slip stitch (Sl): Performed as if to purl with yarn in back for edge stitches and pattern work
- Place marker (PM): Used to track pattern repeats and sock sections
- Slip marker (SM): Maintains pattern alignment throughout the round
- Knit two together (K2tog): A right-leaning decrease used for shaping
- Purl two together (P2tog): A decrease worked on purl stitches
- Slip, slip, knit (SSK): A left-leaning decrease that creates balanced shaping
The intermediate difficulty level indicates that knitters should be comfortable with circular needle techniques, decreases, and the ability to follow pattern instructions with multiple size variations.
Design Flexibility
The pattern is specifically designed to work with various colorways, including indie-dyed and variegated yarns. This flexibility allows knitters to personalize their socks beyond the basic construction, transforming them from "boring" plain socks into unique creations that reflect individual style preferences while maintaining the comfortable, practical essence of the original design.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 3 Ply, 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Corrine Walcher |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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