Labyrinth Socks by Heidi Lenore

Labyrinth Socks

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Knitting
June 2018
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
37 stitches and 41 rows = 4 inches
in stranded stockinette
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
400 - 600 yards (366 - 549 m)
Women's Medium
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

These socks are the final round pattern for Sock Madness 12.


A labyrinth is one continuous path that spirals to a central point. The terms labyrinth and maze are often used interchangeably, however, a maze differs in that it is a puzzle with wrong turns and false paths. Labyrinths have been made for thousands of years all around the world. They appear as structures, wall paintings, pottery, and even woven into baskets. Historians classify them into different types.

This sock pattern includes several types of labyrinths from the Classical family of Labyrinths. There are many 3-circuit classic labyrinths, a 7-circuit classic labyrinth (sometimes referred to as a Cretan labyrinth), and a Baltic labyrinth (also called the goddess labyrinth).

There is only one size for this pattern.

Materials:
YARN: MC: 250yds fingering weight and CC: 250yds fingering weight - Yarns need to have a high contrast between them. Solid colors work best, but if using a multi, be sure there is no color overlap.
NEEDLES: US1.5 (2.5mm) or size to obtain gauge
GAUGE: 37sts/41 rows = 4”/10cm
EXTRAS: Stitch markers, Temp stitch holder (locking stitch marker, bobby pin, cable needle, spare dpn, etc), Tapestry needle