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. Available in 4 sizes with stitch patterns both written and charted.

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.