Gerda Socks Knitting Pattern PDF
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Please welcome Gerda, my latest sock design.
These socks actually live in my drawer, because they are almost too pretty to wear them. Don’t be like me, knit them and wear them with pride!
The Gerda Socks are knitted from the cuff down to the toe. Start with the beautiful picot edge, using the Provisional Cast-on method, then continue in Twisted rib stitch pattern to finish the cuff. Proceed to work the leg of the socks, enjoying the knitting of the sophisticated Rowan Leaves stitch pattern. After creating the sturdy heel flap, turn the heel using some short rows and start decreasing to create the gussets. Finish the socks with the Short, Medium or Long Standard Toe.
Sizing information
S (M, L)
To fit a ball circumference, when the foot can be measured, of 21.75 (23, 24.25) cm / 8.5 (9, 9.5)”.
Foot and leg lengths: adjustable (Note: foot lengths should be measured from the back of the heel to the tip of the longest toe).
When the foot cannot be measured, e.g. for gift knitting, use the following shoe sizes as a guide:
EU 36-37 (38-39, 40-41)
UK 3.5-4 (5-5.5, 6.5-7)
US 5.5-6 (7-8, 8.5-9)
Shoe sizes above are based on the following foot lengths: 22.75 (24.25, 25.5) cm / 9 (9.5, 10)”.
Work a Medium Standard Toe and, if between sizes, choose the smaller size.
Finished sock circumference
18.75 (20, 21.25) cm / 7.5 (8, 8.5)” (Note: for a snug fit, the socks are intentionally 3 cm / 1” smaller, for all sizes, than the wearer’s foot circumference).
Finished sock leg length
21.25 (23.5, 23.75) cm / 8.25 (9.25, 9.5)” [adjustable]
Finished sock foot length
21.5 (23, 24.25) cm / 8.5 (9, 9.5)” [adjustable] (Note: for a snug fit, the socks are intentionally 1.25 cm / 0.5” shorter than the wearer’s foot.
Suggested yarn
2 skeins of Gründl Hot Socks Pearl uni yarn, in Ocker (13) colourway, 75% superwash merino wool, 20% polyamide, 5% Cashmere, approx. 50 g / 200 m / 219 yds per skein;
or approx. 294 (331, 377) m / 321 (362, 412) yds of fingering or sock weight yarn that gives you gauge. (Yardage includes 15% of extra yarn).
Needles
2 mm / US 0 (for the cuff),
2.5 mm / US 1.5 (for the sock), or size needed to obtain gauge. Sample made using 80 cm / 32” long circular needles, however choose the length according to your preference.
1 extra circular needle to complete the folded picot edge (same size as your cast-on needle)
crochet hook for the Provisional Cast-on (closest size to your cast-on needle)
Notions
contrast-colour waste yarn for the Provisional Cast-on
3 stitch markers
row counter
blunt tapestry needle
scissors
sock blockers (not required but would be useful)
Gauge
32 sts and 44 rnds = 10 cm / 4” over Stocking stitch pattern. Gauge swatch worked on size 2.5 mm / US 1.5 needles, in the round. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Measurements taken from flattened but unstretched fabric, after blocking.
These socks actually live in my drawer, because they are almost too pretty to wear them. Don’t be like me, knit them and wear them with pride!
The Gerda Socks are knitted from the cuff down to the toe. Start with the beautiful picot edge, using the Provisional Cast-on method, then continue in Twisted rib stitch pattern to finish the cuff. Proceed to work the leg of the socks, enjoying the knitting of the sophisticated Rowan Leaves stitch pattern. After creating the sturdy heel flap, turn the heel using some short rows and start decreasing to create the gussets. Finish the socks with the Short, Medium or Long Standard Toe.
Sizing information
S (M, L)
To fit a ball circumference, when the foot can be measured, of 21.75 (23, 24.25) cm / 8.5 (9, 9.5)”.
Foot and leg lengths: adjustable (Note: foot lengths should be measured from the back of the heel to the tip of the longest toe).
When the foot cannot be measured, e.g. for gift knitting, use the following shoe sizes as a guide:
EU 36-37 (38-39, 40-41)
UK 3.5-4 (5-5.5, 6.5-7)
US 5.5-6 (7-8, 8.5-9)
Shoe sizes above are based on the following foot lengths: 22.75 (24.25, 25.5) cm / 9 (9.5, 10)”.
Work a Medium Standard Toe and, if between sizes, choose the smaller size.
Finished sock circumference
18.75 (20, 21.25) cm / 7.5 (8, 8.5)” (Note: for a snug fit, the socks are intentionally 3 cm / 1” smaller, for all sizes, than the wearer’s foot circumference).
Finished sock leg length
21.25 (23.5, 23.75) cm / 8.25 (9.25, 9.5)” [adjustable]
Finished sock foot length
21.5 (23, 24.25) cm / 8.5 (9, 9.5)” [adjustable] (Note: for a snug fit, the socks are intentionally 1.25 cm / 0.5” shorter than the wearer’s foot.
Suggested yarn
2 skeins of Gründl Hot Socks Pearl uni yarn, in Ocker (13) colourway, 75% superwash merino wool, 20% polyamide, 5% Cashmere, approx. 50 g / 200 m / 219 yds per skein;
or approx. 294 (331, 377) m / 321 (362, 412) yds of fingering or sock weight yarn that gives you gauge. (Yardage includes 15% of extra yarn).
Needles
2 mm / US 0 (for the cuff),
2.5 mm / US 1.5 (for the sock), or size needed to obtain gauge. Sample made using 80 cm / 32” long circular needles, however choose the length according to your preference.
1 extra circular needle to complete the folded picot edge (same size as your cast-on needle)
crochet hook for the Provisional Cast-on (closest size to your cast-on needle)
Notions
contrast-colour waste yarn for the Provisional Cast-on
3 stitch markers
row counter
blunt tapestry needle
scissors
sock blockers (not required but would be useful)
Gauge
32 sts and 44 rnds = 10 cm / 4” over Stocking stitch pattern. Gauge swatch worked on size 2.5 mm / US 1.5 needles, in the round. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Measurements taken from flattened but unstretched fabric, after blocking.
