Munstead Socks PDF Knitting Pattern
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The Munstead Socks were designed as a fundraiser for Treasure Chest, a charity supporting patients who are having or have had surgery for breast cancer at Glan Clwyd Hospital in North Wales. 80% of the income from this pattern throughout October 2022 was donated to Treasure Chest, a total of £130!
From 1st November this became part of my standard pattern catalogue.
The inspiration for the Munstead Socks came from two places - The first was the yarn being dyed for Treasure Chest this year (by Siobhan of Siobhan’s Crafts). I knew it was inspired by a lavender bath bomb and would have a lavender feel to it. The second inspiration was that I wanted to create a pattern that would be calming and soothing to knit, a bit like the knitting equivalent of a lavender scented bath. Therefore, the sock is mainly stocking stitch, but with a panel down the side that uses simple cables and twisted stitches to illustrate a sprig of lavender.
Munstead is the name of a particular variety of English Lavender.
PATTERN INFORMATION:
YARN
1 skein Siobhan’s Crafts Sock (4ply / fingering, 85% SW Polwarth / 15% Nylon). 400 metres (437 yards) / 100 grams in Lavender Bear.
Amount of yarn used: 214-400 m (234 - 437 yards). See sizing and yardage table in pattern for more specific details.
Good substitutions would include any yarn of a similar weight that is suitable for socks.
NEEDLES
2.25 mm (US 1) DPNs or size needed to obtain gauge.
GAUGE
31 stitches and 44 rounds to 10 cm / 4 in worked in stocking stitch on 2.25 mm (US 1) needles after blocking.
NOTIONS
Cable needle.
Darning/tapestry needle.
Stitch marker (optional).
SIZE
Extra Small Adult, (Small Adult, Medium Adult, Large Adult)
To fit foot Circumference: 18 (20.5, 23, 25.5) cm / 7 (8, 9 10) in.
From 1st November this became part of my standard pattern catalogue.
The inspiration for the Munstead Socks came from two places - The first was the yarn being dyed for Treasure Chest this year (by Siobhan of Siobhan’s Crafts). I knew it was inspired by a lavender bath bomb and would have a lavender feel to it. The second inspiration was that I wanted to create a pattern that would be calming and soothing to knit, a bit like the knitting equivalent of a lavender scented bath. Therefore, the sock is mainly stocking stitch, but with a panel down the side that uses simple cables and twisted stitches to illustrate a sprig of lavender.
Munstead is the name of a particular variety of English Lavender.
PATTERN INFORMATION:
YARN
1 skein Siobhan’s Crafts Sock (4ply / fingering, 85% SW Polwarth / 15% Nylon). 400 metres (437 yards) / 100 grams in Lavender Bear.
Amount of yarn used: 214-400 m (234 - 437 yards). See sizing and yardage table in pattern for more specific details.
Good substitutions would include any yarn of a similar weight that is suitable for socks.
NEEDLES
2.25 mm (US 1) DPNs or size needed to obtain gauge.
GAUGE
31 stitches and 44 rounds to 10 cm / 4 in worked in stocking stitch on 2.25 mm (US 1) needles after blocking.
NOTIONS
Cable needle.
Darning/tapestry needle.
Stitch marker (optional).
SIZE
Extra Small Adult, (Small Adult, Medium Adult, Large Adult)
To fit foot Circumference: 18 (20.5, 23, 25.5) cm / 7 (8, 9 10) in.
