Mentmore Socks
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The Mentmore Socks are worked in a textured slip rib pattern which is soft and cushioning, making them perfect for walking, hiking or just as an everyday sock. They feature a shaped instep for a comfortable fit during wear and a deep turn-down cuff for extra warmth around the ankle.
The socks are knit from the top down with a form-fitting mitred heel and the pattern includes three different ladies’ sizes. . For more details, please see below . To purchase a copy please click one of the buttons below.
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Pattern Information
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DIFFICULTY: Intermediate
TECHNIQUES REQUIRED: Knitting, purling, increases, decreases, slipped stitches, working in the round, working short rows and grafting using Kitchener Stitch. SIZES: Small (Medium, Large) To fit foot length: 22.5 (25, 27.5) cm / 9 (10, 11) ins and circumference: 19 (21, 23) cm / 7.5 (8.25, 9) ins MATERIALS: Yarns: Austermann Step Classic sock yarn, 75% wool, 25% nylon, 420m/459yds:100gm ball, Colour #1009 Jeans (mid blue) x1 (1, 1) ball. Actual amount used in medium sock: 83gm/3.0 oz, 350m/380 yds. Yarn substitution: To use an alternative yarn, please select a light fingering weight wool or sock yarn with a recommended gauge of about 30 sts:10cm/4 ins using 2.5-3mm/US #1.5-2.5 needles. Needles: Sizes 2.0mm/US #0 and 2.75mm/US #2 circular needles, length 80cm/32 ins, or dpn’s. Gauge: 38 sts & 56 rows/rounds:10cm/4 ins in Slip Rib using 2.75mm/US #2 needles. Notions: Row counter, markers, tapestry needle for finishing and sock blockers. |
Pattern information:
The pattern includes stitch charts and full line-by-line instructions and is available for immediate download either from my Etsy store or from Ravelry. PDF pattern file: The pdf file can be printed out or viewed on a computer, tablet or mobile device. Please let me know if you have any difficulties in downloading or opening the file. Stitch Pattern: This design uses a reversible stitch pattern from our book: Reversible Knitting Stitches – A Sourcebook of 250 Double-Sided Stitch Patterns. • For more details about the book, please click here. • To read more about using reversible stitches in your work, please click here. Blogposts / Knitting Notes: 1: Sorting the Second-Sock Syndrome Current Version: v07NOV2023 Please contact me if you have a previous version of the pattern and would like an updated copy. © Moira Ravenscroft, 2024 E-mail: [email protected] |
