Tìorail by Liz Corke

Tìorail

Knitting
September 2021
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch in the round after blocking.
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
350 - 436 yards (320 - 399 m)
S (M, L, XL) / 17.5 cm (20 cm, 22.5 cm, 25 cm) / 7" (8", 9", 10") circumference
English
This pattern is available from lizcorke.com for £5.50.

Meaning cosy in Scottish Gaelic, Tìorail features all my favourite cosy knitting features! A wide garter stitch panel is bracketed by stocking stitch columns, slipped stitch cables and broken rib running up the centre of the leg. With four widths and flexible length fitting, these are a great pattern for everyone.

The pattern is fully written and the lace is also charted so whichever way you like to read your patterns, you’re covered! The pattern has been tech edited and test knitted. There’s a screenshot of the pattern, and a list of the stitches used at the bottom of the photos. The pattern includes photo tutorials for German Short Rows and working cables without a cable needle. You will also need to know how to do Judy’s Magic Cast-On and a stretchy bind off like Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off.

Materials

  • 400 m (437 yds) of Eden Cottage Yarns Brimham 4 ply (85% Merino, 15% Nylon, 437 yds/100g) in Apeldoorn Tulip
  • 2.5 mm (US 1.5) circular needles, 80 cm (32”) or longer or DPNs/preferred method for knitting in the round
  • 2 stitch markers (per sock)
  • Yarn needle for sewing in ends
  • Sock blockers (optional)

Gauge

32 stitches and 44 rows in 10 cm (4”) in stocking stitch in the round.

Finished Size

Small: 17.5 cm (7”) circumference
Medium: 20 cm (8”) circumference
Large: 22.5 cm (9”) circumference
Extra Large: 25 cm (10”) circumference

The socks are designed to be worn with up to 0 - 2.5 cm (0 - 1”) of negative ease.