Deft Socks
The Deft socks feature a simple twisted stitch pattern complemented by swathes of garter stitch, which balances enough pattern with simple stitches for a relaxing knit. Inspired by the Deft Mitt pattern from my book, Neat Knitting Techniques. Deft socks are available as a digital knitting pattern PDF via Ravelry, Payhip and Lovecrafts. Available in 4 sizes with stitch patterns both written and charted.
Pattern Details
RECOMMENDED YARN
4 ply/fingering weight yarn in a composition suitable for socks
YARN USED
Malabrigo Ultimate Sock (100g; 385m [421yds]; 75% merino, 25% nylon), fingering, 341 Neverland
270 [305, 335, 415]m
295 [334, 367, 454]yds
1 [1, 1, 2] hanks
SIZE
1 [2, 3, 4]
To fit = 18 [20.5, 23, 25.5]cm / 7 [8, 9, 10]” foot circumference.
Finished dimensions = 15.5 [17.5, 20, 22.5]cm / 6¼ [7, 8, 9]” circumference at foot.
GAUGE
36 stitches by 50 rounds = 10cm [4”] in stocking stitch.
Check your gauge.
NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
2.25 mm [US Size 1] needles for working in the round; either DPNs, long circular needle or preferred method for circular knitting; or size to obtain gauge
Stitch marker x 4
Darning needle
TECHNIQUES USED IN THE PATTERN:
- Knit
- Purl
- Decreases (ssk, k2tog, p2tog)
- Increases (m1Pr (used once))
- Slipped stitches
- Picking up stitches
- Kitchener Stitch (video tutorial provided)
This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.
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