Shop Window Socks Pattern (digital download)

Shop Window Socks (Please note this listing is for a digital pattern.)

Knit from the top down, the Shop Window Socks start with twisted ribbing and feature a simple geometric colorwork design on the leg inspired by an antique window. These socks have a flap and gusset heel construction with a subtle diamond texture on the heel flap, ribbing on the top of the foot for a snug fit that continues the vertical lines of the colorwork design, and a small band of diamond colorwork just before the toe. These socks are designed to hit mid-ankle, perfect for wearing all year round. 

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4)

Finished circumference (unstretched) of 7 (8, 9, 10)” / 18 (20.5, 23, 25) cm. Designed to fit with zero to ½” / 1 cm negative ease. Leg length: 3½” / 9 cm

YARN

MC: approx. 220 (280, 350, 420) yds / 200 (260, 320, 385) m of fingering weight yarn

CC: approx. 30 (35, 40, 45) yds / 25 (30, 35, 40) m of fingering weight yarn

Yarn estimates are based on a sock foot length of 8½ (9½, 10½, 11½)” / 22 (24, 27, 29) cm. You may need more or less yarn depending on foot length. For the best fit, knit socks ½” / 1 cm shorter than actual foot length.

Sample shown in Size 2 using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Sock yarn (400 yds [366 m] / 4 oz; 100% organic Merino) in colors Oliver (MC) and Roland Park (CC). Note: Sample is knit with CC held dominant.

GAUGE

32 sts / 40 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette and colorwork chart, after blocking

Note: You may need to go up a needle size to achieve gauge for the colorwork section.

NEEDLES

2.25mm / US 1 knitting needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round. Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

NOTIONS

Stitch markers (3), scrap yarn, tapestry needle