Gavl by Alice Sleight

Gavl

Knitting
January 2019
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
29 stitches and 37 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking Stitch
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
219 - 437 yards (200 - 400 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
English
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Sizing and Measurements
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
To fit foot circumference: 16.5 (19, 21.5, 24, 26) cm / 6½ (7½,
8½, 9½, 10¼)”.
Finished foot circumference: 15 (18, 20.5, 23.5, 25.5) cm / 6
(7, 8¼, 9¼,10)”. Recommended fit is 0.5 to 2.5 cm / 0.25 - 1”
of negative ease (when measured at the widest part of the
foot)
Finished height (from cuff to heel point): 20.5 (23, 25.5, 29,
31) cm / 8 (9, 10, 11½, 12¼)”
Length: adjusted to fit

Yarn
John Arbon Textiles Exmoor Sock (4ply weight; 60% Exmoor Blueface, 20% Corriedale, 10% Zwartbles, 10% Nylon; 200 m / 219 yds per 50g skein)

Shade:
Dimity; 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skeins
OR
Drumble; 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skeins

Shown in Dimity (turquoise) in size 4. Model has foot circumference of 24 cm / 9½” .
Shown also in Drumble (mustard) in size 3. Model has foot circumference of 21.5 cm / 8½” .

Gauge
29 sts & 37 rows = 10 cm / 4” over Stocking Stitch in the round on 2.5mm needles after blocking.

Needles
2.5mm / US 1.5 circular needle, 80 cm / 32” length or DPNs
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions
2 stitch markers + 1 unique marker for BOR, tapestry needle,
cable needle, row counter (optional)

Notes
Inspired by the gabled roofs common to Scandinavian architecture, the Gavl socks pair delicate cables with sharp asymmetry to create a fun, geometric design.

Gavl explores the clean linear qualities of half twisted rib and combines them with simple stocking stitch for an engaging project with a minimalistic look, the perfect canvas to show off your yarn. The heel is worked with short rows, to create a smooth feel and an easy-to-memorise construction, perfect for knitting on the go.

Gavl socks are worked from the cuff down, beginning with a band of half twisted rib broken by a 4 st cable on the inside of the leg. As the sock progresses the cable splits and moves around the leg, meeting again on the outside of the ankle, completing the ribbed section. The heel is a mitred heel turn, formed by wrap and turn short rows. The foot and toe are completed in stocking stitch.