This pattern started years ago when I was first really starting to experiment with both sock design and using self-striping and gradient yarns. I liked how the various gradients worked up when knit on the bias, rather than just plain gradients and stripes, but it never quite came together in a way I really wanted.

After dusting off my notes a few years later, I came up with the rough construction of what I ended up calling Gauntlet Socks because of how they looked at the top of the cuff; that is, shaped—to my mind—like a gauntlet out of something like Lord of the Rings. (And yes, I am that much of a nerd)! I also decided that instead of working them in a gradient (although that is absolutely an option), I wanted to see how they would work up in a solid or semi-solid. And when I got the chance to try out Lichen and Lace’s 80/20 Sock, well, yes please!

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Pattern Notes:

This pattern is currently only available to TKGA members.

It has written instructions only.

Techniques Used:

• decreases: k2tog, ssk, cdd
• increases: m1l, m1r, kfb, kfbf
• long tail cast on
• working small circumferences in the round
• long-tail cast on
• wrap and turn short rows
• grafting (kitchener stitch)

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