Ewe and Me Socks by The Chilly Dog

Ewe and Me Socks

Knitting
February 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
400 - 600 yards (366 - 549 m)
sock circumference 7 1/2 (8, 8 1/2, 9, 9 1/2) inches, 60 (64, 68, 72, 76) sts
English
This pattern is available from shop.thechillydog.com for $9.00.

This wooly knit sock pattern is a tribute to our fiber friend, the sheep! The socks are worked from the toe up so the happy ewe face can be duplicate stitched on with minimal fuss. The body of the sheep had a lightly textured appearance to imitate its wooly fleece. The socks have a contrasting shadow wrapped short row heel.

This pattern is written in needle neutral terms and can be worked on dpns or circular needles with your favorite small circumference circular knitting method.

Yarn Weight: sock/fingering

Recommended Yarn: Ewe Ewe Yarns Fluffy Fingering (light sheep shown in colors 90 Vanilla and 98 Charcoal, dark sheep shown in colors 99 Black Licorice and 97 Brushed Silver)

Recommended Needle Size: US size 1.5 (2.5 mm) dpns or circular needles

Finished Measurements:

sock foot circumference - 7 1/2 (8, 8 1/2, 9, 9 1/2) inches
sock foot length - 9 (9 1/2, 10, 10 1/2, 11) inches

Pattern Length: 6 pages

What to Expect

  • basic knit and purl stitches
  • repetitive stitch patterns
  • simple color changes
  • color charts
  • small circumference knitting in the round

Construction and Shaping

  • toe-up
  • short row toe
  • twisted stitches
  • duplicate stitch

Video Support Series

Ewe + Me Socks playlist on YouTube

  • Figure 8 Cast On

  • Mastery Minute: 5 Tips for Embellishing with Duplicate Stitch

  • Quick Stitch: Through Back Loop (TBL) - Confession, Knitting and Picking Up with a Twist

  • Stretchy Bind Off for 2x2 Ribbing