Prarie socks by Kayla Baldwin

Prarie socks

Knitting
April 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 1 - 2.25 mm
200 - 350 yards (183 - 320 m)
Small, medium, large
English
This pattern is available for C$6.00.

Pattern description

Walk through the tall grass and wildflowers with these rustic socks. The delicate wheat stalk cable designs intertwine up the side of the foot, evoking the beauty of swaying prairie grasses. Featuring Intricate (but easy-to-knit) dip stitch wheat stalk designs that twist up the side. Asymmetrical minimalist style resembles a prairie landscape. Toe-up construction for a comfortable fit that you can try on as you go. Knit Prarie in soothing neutrals or bright florals and feel like you’re meandering barefoot through wheat or lavender fields!

Size
Small (medium, large).

Finished measurements
Foot circumference: 7(7.8, 8.5) inches/ 17.5(19, 21.5) cm.
Foot length: adjustable.

Choose a size with approximately 1 inch/ 2.5 cm of negative ease in the foot circumference.
Materials
Yarn: Ancient Arts Yarns. 49% Wool, 34% Mohair, 11% Nylon, 4% Acrylic, 2% Silk. 437 yards per 100 grams. “Goldmine” colourway
Recommend needle size: 1 set US #1 / 2.25 mm needles for knitting in the round.
Notions: wool needle for grafting, stitch markers.
Gauge
33 sts/ 42 rows = 4 inches/ 10 cm in stockinette.

Pattern notes
Work from chart or written instructions according to your preference.

Includes photo tutorial on double stitches used for German short rows.