Patterns
Bass Strait
$6.50
A heavily textured, longline cowl combining panels of twisted stitches in interlocking waves with contrasting columns of 1x1 twisted rib. Bordered by matching cuffs of twisted rib finished with a simple rolled edge.
Finished size approximately 120cm/47in circumference; 30cm/12in wide. Perfect to wear long, or doubled over for extra cosy warmth.
Gauge: 25sts/24rows = 10cm/4in over pattern
Materials: 2 x 100g balls White Gum Wool Ethical Merino (DK weight, 236m/258yd/100g, 100% merino) - shown in Quarrystone
Notions: 4.00mm/US 6, 80cm/32in circular needle, or size to obtain gauge; 1-6 stitch markers
Written and Charted instructions included.
This pattern is part of the White Gum Wool Wrapped collection. You can view the whole collection at www.whitegumwool.com.au/wrapped
Yarn support was provided by White Gum Wool
Photography: Lisa Kuilenburg www.lisakuilenburg.com purchase via ravelry
Flinders
$6.50
A beautiful combination of garter stitch rib columns and lace/cable stitch pattern gives these socks enough interest to keep the experienced sock knitter engaged, while providing a pleasant challenge for those new to sock knitting or stitch combinations. Twisted rib cuffs form a crisp finish, and the Alternate Cable cast-on retains ample stretch.This pattern is knit in the round (instructions for knitting in the round method are not specified, but rather written in a way that the knitter is able to choose any of their preferred methods).
The sock is worked from the top down, and has a heel flap/gusset heel construction. Instructions for the toe are given as a standard/classic toe (paired decreases on either side of toe, separated by 2 stitches), using Kitchener stitch to finish.
Two sizes:
Small/Medium (finished size.- 20cm/8in foot circumference); Medium/Large (finished size - 22.5cm/9in foot circumference)
Gauge
32sts/42rows = 10cm/4in over stocking stitch
Materials
1x 100g ball White Gum Wool 4 ply Sock Superfine Merino (fingering weight, 472m/516yd/100g, 80% merino/20% nylon) shown in Storm (actual quantities required - approximately 400m/437yds)
Notions
2.25mm/US 1 needles, or size to obtain gauge
small cable needle
1 stitch marker (optional - to mark beginning of round
Written and Charted instructions included.
This pattern is part of the White Gum Wool Wrapped collection. You can view the whole collection at www.whitegumwool.com.au/wrapped
Yarn support was provided by White Gum Wool
Photography: Lisa Kuilenburg www.lisakuilenburg.com purchase via ravelry
In the Shallows
$6.50
Bold columns of alternating lace and eyelet patterns give these socks a lovely texture. It is simple enough for knitters new to socks or lace, while also providing enough detail to keep the interest of the more experienced sock knitter.
The pattern is written to use magic-loop method of circular knitting which can easily be modified for the double-pointed needles or 2 circulars methods, if preferred.
Worked from the cuff-down with a heel flap/gusset heel.
Available in two sizes, the lace stitch pattern provides a degree of ease to the finished measurements, making this pattern very suitable for varying sizing, and there is also provision for custom-fitting the foot length before beginning the toe shaping.
Both written instructions and a chart have been included for the lace panels.
Yarn: 1 skein Circus Tonic Handmade ‘Jubilee Sock’
Fingering weight, 75% superwash merino/25% nylon , 425m/100g
Shown in ‘’Cape Barren Goose’ colourway
Sizes: Small/Medium - 21.5cm (Medium/Large - 24cm) foot circumference
Gauge: 16sts/21rows = 5cm over stocking stitch
Notions: 2.5mm circular needle; 80cm, or size to obtain gauge
Stitch markers (optional)
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Low Tide
$5.00
Short and sweet!
These cute little anklet socks with their lace panel detail on the front of the foot knit up in next to no time.
Perfect for taking the chill off the floor first thing in the morning, or for relaxing into Savasana at the end of yoga practice.
These socks are knit from the top down with instructions given for double-pointed needles (dpn’s), which can easily be modified for magic loop or 2 circulars methods, if preferred.
Features include a slip stich heel flap for durability, and a round toe for comfort.
The lace stitch pattern provides a degree of ease to the finished measurements, making this pattern very suitable for varying sizing.
Both written instructions and a chart have been included for the lace panel.
Yarn: Miss Click Clack Merri Creek Sock - Fingering weight, 80% merino/20% nylon ,374m/100g. 190m - 210m
Needles: 2.5mm, or size to obtain gauge
Gauge: 16sts/21rows = 5cms over stocking stitch
Finished sizes: Small/Medium - 21.5cm foot circumference; Medium/Large - 24cm foot circumference
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Walkerville
$6.50
A simple yet effective rib pattern makes these socks super squishy and comfy - perfect for hiking trails, or keeping toes warm at night by the fire.
With contrast toes, heels and cuffs, they are also a great way to use up some of those leftover sock yarns we all have lurking in our stash.
Worked from the cuff-down with a heel flap/gusset heel. The heel flap is a combination of garter and slipped stitches, adding further to the comfort and durability of these cosy socks.
The ribbed stitch pattern provides a degree of ease to the finished measurements, making this pattern very suitable for varying sizing, and there is also provision for custom-fitting the foot length before beginning the toe shaping.
Available in three sizes.
Suggested Yarn: Lang Jawoll - 75% wool 25% nylon - 209m/50g
Main Colour - 220(250,270)m; Contrast Colour - 75(85, 95)m
Please note substituting yarns, not achieving gauge, or adding/removing repeats could possibly affect the meterage required, and allow for this when making yarn quantity decisions.
Suggested Needles: 2.25mm
Sizes (to fit): Small - 19cm (Medium - 21.5cm, Large - 24cm) foot circumference
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