More Machine Than Man Socks by Marie-Elyse Dugal

More Machine Than Man Socks

Knitting
May 2025
Ravelution Yarn Shimmer Merino/Nylon/Stellina
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
8 stitches = 1 inch
in Stockinette
US 1 - 2.25 mm
375 - 425 yards (343 - 389 m)
Small (7 in) Medium (8 in) Large (9 in) circumference
English
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Designed with Star Wars fans in mind, this pattern was inspired by the galaxy’s original villain: Darth Vader. The motif on the leg is a nod to his infamous breast plate, and the name of the design comes from Obi Wan Kenobi’s description of his old friend, who had become more machine than man after devastating injuries. I hope these socks make you smile and may the Force be with you!

This pattern is written from the cuff down, and using magic loop.

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Yarn and notions:

Yarn: 100g fingering weight yarn (400-450 yards / 320-390 metres)
Sample in Shimmer base (70% Merino, 25% Nylon, 5% Stellina) by Ravelution Yarn
Colourway: Interstellar

Ravelution Yarn website: https://www.ravelutionyarn.ca/

Needles:
2.25 mm needles with a long cable for magic loop

Other notions: stitch markers, scissors, darning needle

Gauge: 8 sts = 1 inch / 2.5cm in stockinette

Sizes: (choose a size that is slightly smaller than your foot circumference for a snug fit)
Small, 56 sts, finished circumference 7 inches
Medium, 64 sts, finished circumference 8 inches
Large, 72 sts, finished circumference 9 inches