Stollen Socks by Becci Pamely-Bast

Stollen Socks

Knitting
December 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
35 stitches and 50 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
525 yards (480 m)
3 sizes (see Pattern Notes)
English

Stollen Socks were designed to bring comfort and joy to your toes. Psst… the largest size is perfect for a Christmas stocking!

Techniques
grafting, knitting in the round, stranded colourwork

Yarn Required
RiverKnits Nene 4 Ply Mini (80m / 20g), 3x MC (Baa), 1x CC1 (Jewel Tomato), 1x CC2 (Sherbet Jade), 1x CC3 (Shadow Jade)

Sizes
Size 1 (2, 3) fits foot circumference 19 – 21.5 (21.5 – 24, 24 – 27) cm.

Gauge
35 stitches and 50 rounds in stocking stitch make a 10cm square after blocking.

Needles
Main needles: 2.25mm or size required to obtain gauge, circular needle with minimum cable length of 80cmm, or preferred needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round, Larger needles for stranded colourwork: 2.5mm or larger size relative to gauge needles.

Notions
darning needle, sock blockers, stitch markers