Lashed to the mast

This is a mystery pattern designed for the SolidSocks group for March/April 2026.

The pattern consists of four clues. A clue will be released on the 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd of March.

Please see the intro page for more details about the pattern and the inspiration behind this design.

Pattern information

Sizing
A-60, B-66 (C-72, D-78) sts.
Finished circumference (approximately);
at a gauge of 36 sts: 16.5, 18.5 (20, 21.5) cm / 6.75, 7.25 (8, 8.75) inches.
– To fit foot circumference of 18, 20.5 (22, 23.5) cm / 7.5, 8 (8.75, 9.75) inches.
at a gauge of 34 sts: 17.5, 19.5 (21, 23) cm / 7, 7.5 (8.25, 9) inches.
– To fit foot circumference of 19.5, 21.5 (23, 25.5) cm / 7.75, 8.5 (9, 10) inches.
The sock fit is similar to a stockinette stitch sock.

Yarn
100g light fingering / fingering weight sock yarn.
Solid or semi-solid/tonal colourways would work well for this design.

Gauge (worked in the round and measured after washing and laying flat to dry)
36 sts = 10 cm/4 inches over stockinette stitch.

Needles (for working small circumference in the round)
2.25 mm/US1 needles (or size required to achieve gauge).

Pattern formats
The instructions for the construction of the socks are written and charted. All charts have written instructions.

Thank you
Thank you to those who tested the pattern.

A huge thanks also to yarnymama, Condichick and yalta for their ongoing valued advice, guidance, feedback and encouragement.