Manzil Socks

I am always amazed by how much there is to explore in the world of sock knitting. This is my first attempt at writing a sock pattern, incorporating some of my favorite elements. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Although plain vanilla socks hold a special place in my heart, I have incorporated a straightforward yet engaging stitch pattern on the instep of this design. Such stitch patterns not only maintain our interest while knitting the leg and foot but also aid in easy row tracking.

These socks will make a great companion for my Manzil Mitts, since they use the same stitch pattern.

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FEATURES

♡ Written for 4 sizes. 

♡ Worked from the cuff-down. 

♡ Incorporates shadow-wrap short row heels. 

♡The left and right toes are knit differently (directional toes) for a more contoured fit. 

♡Instructions for distributing stitches are provided for both the magic loop and double-pointed needles. 

♡Written and charted instructions are given for the stitch pattern used on the instep.

PROJECT DETAILS

SIZING

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) 

To fit foot circumferences: 8.5 (9, 9.5, 10)“ / 21 (23, 24, 25) cm with approx. 1”/2-3 cm of negative ease. 

Size 1 sample shown on 8.75” / 22 cm foot circumference.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Sock Circumference: 7.5(8, 8.5, 9)“ / 19 (20, 21, 23) cm. 

Leg Length: 6.5(7, 8.25, 8.75)” / 16 (18, 21, 22) cm. 

Foot Length: 8(8.5, 9, 9.5)“ / 20 (21, 23, 24) cm.

YARN REQUIREMENTS

259(296, 351, 394) yards / 237(271, 321, 361) m of fingering weight yarn.

YARN USED IN SAMPLE

1 skein of Knit Picks Stroll Hand Painted, 75% Fine Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon. 

462 yards / 423 m per 100g / 3.5 oz in Raven Tonal colorway.

NEEDLES USED

2.25 mm / US 1 circular needles, minimum length 32”/ 80 cm for working magic loop. 

OR 

Set of 5 2.25mm / US 1 double pointed needles.

GAUGE

32 sts x 52 rounds = 4” / 10 cm, in Chart A stitch pattern in the round, blocked. 

32 sts x 44 rounds = 4” / 10 cm, in stockinette stitch pattern in the round, blocked.

NOTIONS

Tapestry needle, 1 stitch marker. 

Optional: Cable needle.

TECHNIQUES USED

Left Twist Stitch, Right Twist Stitch.