Socks in Sirdar Harrap Tweed DK - 8010 - Downloadable PDF

Socks in Sirdar Harrap Tweed DK – Pattern 8010: A Detailed Summary

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar, reference number 8010, provides instructions for two distinct sock designs worked in Sirdar Harrap Tweed DK yarn. Both designs are sized to fit approximately shoe size 4 to 6½, with a foot length of 22 cm (8¾ in) and a leg length to the top of the heel of 22 cm (8¾ in). The foot length is noted as adjustable, making these socks a versatile and practical knit. Rated as an intermediate difficulty project, this pattern is well suited to knitters who are comfortable working in the round on double pointed needles and ready to explore simple cable construction.

Design One: Stocking Stitch Socks

The first design is a classic, clean-lined sock worked primarily in stocking stitch, making it an excellent choice for knitters who want a smooth, elegant fabric with the beautiful texture of the yarn doing much of the visual work. Stocking stitch in the round is created by knitting every round, producing a neat, uniform surface that showcases the tweedy, rustic character of Sirdar Harrap Tweed DK.

Techniques Used

• Knitting in the round on a set of four double pointed needles (DPNs)
• Heel construction – worked as part of the sock's shaping
• Stocking stitch throughout the leg and foot
• Adjustable foot length to accommodate individual sizing preferences

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k) – forms the main stocking stitch fabric when worked in the round
• Purl stitch (p) – used in heel and shaping sections
• Slip stitches – both knitways (s1) and purlways (s1p), commonly used in heel flap construction for durability
• Pass slipped stitch over (psso) – used in decrease shaping

Materials

• Yarn: Sirdar Harrap Tweed DK, shade 110 – 2 x 50g balls
• Needles: 1 set of 4 double pointed 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles

Design Two: Cabled Socks

The second design elevates the classic sock silhouette with the addition of cable panels running along the leg. Cables are a beloved technique in knitting that create raised, rope-like or plaited textures by crossing groups of stitches over one another with the help of a cable needle. On a sock, cables add visual interest and a subtle structural richness to the leg, making this design a rewarding project for knitters looking to develop or practise their cabling skills. The overall construction remains the same one-size format as the stocking stitch version, with the same leg and foot measurements.

Techniques Used

• Knitting in the round on a set of four double pointed needles (DPNs)
• Cable knitting using a cable needle (CN) to cross stitches and form the cable pattern
• Heel construction worked in keeping with the sock's shaping
• Adjustable foot length for a personalised fit

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k) – used throughout the body of the sock and as the basis of the cable columns
• Purl stitch (p) – used to frame cable panels and in heel sections, creating the contrast that makes cables stand out
• Cable stitches – worked by slipping stitches onto a cable needle, holding to the front or back, and knitting the remaining stitches before knitting those held on the cable needle
• Slip stitches – both knitways (s1) and purlways (s1