Irene Socks by Tracie Millar

Irene Socks

Knitting
April 2022
Light Fingering ?
32 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
300 - 400 yards (274 - 366 m)
1 (2,3) To fit approx. foot circumference 7 (8½, 9) inches 17½ (21, 22½) cm
English
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As a child, I first learned to knit from my grandmother Irene. I think she would be so thrilled to know that knitting has become so important to me, and I often think of her while I am working on a new design.

Irene socks are a gorgeous blend of faux cable and garter columns running down the front of the sock, and smooth stockinette stitch on the back. You will find this stitch pattern simple to memorize, and very speedy to work up. An easy to knit texture is my favourite kind of sock to knit and wear. I hope you love these too!

pattern highlights

  • written for magic loop knitting, and also includes notes to use DPNs

  • the fabulous Shirley Brian Yarn Deconstructed Fade sock yarn gives the coolest effect…tons of colour changes melt together effortlessly for the knitter. Highly recommend this special sock yarn!

  • top down construction

  • faux cable design on the front of the leg and top of foot (no cable needle needed!)is easily memorized for knitting on the go

  • heel flap & gusset with a square heel turn makes for a super comfortable fitting sock

  • standard toe decreases finishing with grafting the final stitches together

  • video links included for magic loop knitting, long tail cast on, grafting the toe

  • chart and written instructions for the faux cable pattern

  • pattern has been professionally tech edited & test knit by the most generous, wonderful knitters. Thank you!