Toasty Twirl Socks
Adding a fun little twirl to an otherwise nice straightforward sock, this cable motif gives a little something to keep you interested while still allowing all those gorgeous yarn speckles and colours to shine through.
Pattern Description
A full and clearly written pattern for a plain sock with a simple cable detail, including stitch abbreviations, knitting charts, a photo tutorial for the cable and links to helpful tutorials.
Skill Level
Easy/Intermediate
Help given for working cables. Previous experience in making socks may be useful.
Yarn
1 x A Homespun House Soft Sock in ‘Warm and Toasty’
100g / 400 m (437 yards) 75% merino/25% nylon 4ply/fingering weight yarn
Or approximately 400 m of a 4ply/fingering/sock weight yarn in a wool/nylon blend.
Needles | 2.5mm (USA - 1.5) - Or size needed to match gauge and a cable needle in 2.5mm or smaller
Materials | Yarn needle
Size | Circumference:
Small: 17.5 cm (7”), Medium: 20 cm, (8”)
Large: 22.5 cm (9”)
Gauge | 8 stitches and 12 rows per 2.5 cm (1”) in stocking (stockinette) stitch
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