Camping socks by Tania Barley

Camping socks

Knitting
May 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
34 stitches and 50 rows = 4 inches
in Broken 3 x 1 rib in the round
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
153 - 457 yards (140 - 418 m)
(1, 2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11, 12) equivalent to (32, 36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56, 60) (64, 68, 72, 76) sts
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I have been using this recipe a lot lately to make all the socks for myself and family using both sock yarns as well as leftover yarns from other projects.

The simple 3 x 1 broken rib pattern and garter stitch make these socks quite stretchy that ensures great fit and comfort. These socks are knitted from the cuff down and feature a very simple yet comfortable ‘strong style’ heel.

All the pattern instructions and measurements are given for fingering weight yarn, however the pattern also contains tips and suggestions on how to adjust it for any other yarn weight and thickness. You can also easily play around with the textured wrapped stitches on the leg of the sock and easily modify the pattern to your liking.

SIZES AND FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
(1, 2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11, 12) equivalent to (32, 36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56, 60) (64, 68, 72, 76) sts

Finished sock circumference: (9.5, 10.5, 12, 13) (14, 15.5, 16.5, 17.5) (19, 20, 21, 22.5) cm / (3.75, 4.25, 4.75, 5.25) (5.5, 6.25, 6.5, 7) (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9) inches (unstretched after light blocking).

GAUGE (for fingering weight yarn):

34 sts / 50 rnds per 10 cm / 4 inches in 3 x 1 broken rib pattern in the round (see page 3) on size A needles after washing and light blocking

NEEDLES (for fingering weight yarn):
Size A: 2.25 mm / US 1 circular needles for magic loop or other to achieve gauge in 3x1 broken rib pattern.
Size B: 2.5 mm / US 1.5 circular needles for magic loop for cast on and wrap stitch pattern.

NOTIONS: tapestry needle, row counter, 2 markers, including unique BORM

TECHNIQUES USED:
German twisted cast on
Knit, purl
Knitting in the round and flat
Wrapped stitch (explained in the pattern)
Knit increases and decreases