The CITRINE socks are an understated elegant accessory, with an all-over textured look created by combining different ribbed and cabled stitch patterns.

These socks are worked from the cuff down, featuring heel and toe shaping using wrap and turn short rows and extra room at the instep. For maximum comfort, the sole is done in stockinette stitch. They can be worked as mid-crew, ankle, or crew socks – for a perfect eye catcher, have the cuff peek out of your shoes!

The CITRINE jumper and the CITRINE socks are a
vertknit x woollentwine collab.

KNITTING LEVEL

Advanced beginner to intermediate. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions, explains the used techniques and includes links to video tutorials.

TECHNIQUES:
Faux rib, stockinette stitch, half-twisted rib, RS decreases (K2tog, P2tog), slipping stitches (S1PYB, S1PYF), Italian cast-on (ICO), wrap and turn short rows (W+T), cable 6 back (C6B), grafting.

AVAILABLE SIZES

35-36 (37-38, 39-40, 41-42) 43-44 (45-46, 47-48, 49-50)

finished foot circumference (cm / inch):
17 (18, 18, 19) 20.5 (22, 22, 24) cm
6¾ (7¼, 7¼, 7¾) 8¼ (8¾, 8¾, 9½)“

Recommended ease around the foot: 10-20% negative ease.

The pattern includes an extensive size chart and schematics, as well as lots of mod options to combine different sizes to achieve the perfect fit. It also includes instructions and yardage estimates for different sock heights. Follow the pattern’s size guide to choose your size.

GAUGE

in 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”)
36 sts x 52 R in faux rib stitch
28 sts x 42 R in stockinette stitch
The faux rib stitch is explained in the setup section of the pattern.

Besides, in 10 cm (4”):
40 sts in half twisted rib
40 sts in the cuff cable section

SUGGESTED YARN

woollentwine Ovis Sock (375 m / 100 g)
1 skein

If you are knitting the largest side, you might want to get a second skein just in case, especially if you would like to work a crew sock instead of a mid-crew sock.

Jule is a Hamburg based fiber artist who creates stunning colorways using natural ingredients. Like with most hand-dyed yarn brands, the colorways on offer change every few months. For my mid-crew sock sample, I used “Ginger” (2023). For my ankle sock sample, I used “Terracotta” (2023).

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

Use the necessary needle sizes to get the given gauge.
You’ll need different sizes DPN or shorties (or use the magic loop). The pattern isn’t written for any specific sock knitting needle method.

For the main fabric, I used 2.5 mm (US 1.5) needles. For the half-twisted rib, I used 2 mm (US 0).

Cable needle (CN), 2-3 stitch markers, a few removable stitch markers to track the work, stitch holder for trying on, tapestry needle, measuring tape

Need help at any point? Make sure to check the last pattern pages for tips, abbreviations, tutorials, and a contact

This pattern is part of a collection,
check out also my CITRINE jumper!