Utah

Utah Socks by That Metzbower Girl Designs

Project Overview

Utah is a downloadable knitting pattern for socks designed by Melissa Metzbower of That Metzbower Girl Designs. This sock design draws inspiration from Utah's distinctive natural landscape, specifically the dramatic rock formations found throughout the state's many national and state parks, as well as the geometric patterns of honeycomb structures found in beehives. The pattern combines these two design influences to create a visually interesting sock suitable for knitters with advanced beginner-level skills.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

The Utah sock pattern is available in three sizes to accommodate different foot dimensions:

• Small: Women's US sizes 5-8, with 8" (20.3 cm) circumference
• Medium: Women's US sizes 8.5-9.5, with 8½" (21.5 cm) circumference
• Large: Women's US sizes 10+, with 9" (23 cm) circumference

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This sock pattern employs stockinette stitch as the primary stitch structure, worked in the round using circular needles or the magic loop method. The pattern incorporates grafting as a finishing technique, which allows for a seamless join when closing the toe. Grafting is a method of weaving live stitches together to create an invisible seam, resulting in a professional and comfortable finish at the sock's toe. Pattern notes reference grafting resources for knitters unfamiliar with this technique.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Utah sock pattern calls for 4-ply sock yarn, specifically one Sock Yarn Mini Set in the Gradient colorway by CamelotDyeworksLLC. This yarn is composed of 75% superwash merino and 25% nylon, providing durability and easy care. The mini set contains 575 yards (525 meters) of yarn, which is sufficient yardage to complete one pair of socks.

Knitting needles required are US Size 1 (2.25 mm), which is the standard needle size for sock knitting with 4-ply yarn. Additional notions needed include a cable needle, a yarn needle for weaving in ends and grafting, and two stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and construction sections.

Gauge

The pattern is worked at a gauge of 30 stitches by 44 rows over a 4-inch (10 cm) square in stockinette stitch knit in the round. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the proper finished sock circumference and ensuring a good fit.

Skill Level

Utah is rated as an Advanced Beginner difficulty level, making it suitable for knitters who have mastered basic sock construction techniques and are ready to explore more complex stitch patterns or design elements. The inclusion of grafting as a finishing technique adds an intermediate skill component to the project.