Stronger Together Socks by Matt Akers

Stronger Together Socks

Knitting
June 2020
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 15 rows = 1 inch
US 2 - 2.75 mm
400 yards (366 m)
S(M,L) – Circumference 8-9”(9-10”, 10-11”)
English
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As of February 26, 2021, $95 has been donated to the Color of Change from the sales of this pattern

Please remember to always educate yourself and learn more about the Black Lives Matter movement and to amplify the voices of BIPOC community. This topic isn’t “trending” and needs everyone to be consistent and constant with their support in order to be Stronger Together. .

This is my contribution to show support and solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. The title of this sock pattern is “Stronger Together” because we need to be a united front against racism, inequality, and oppression in America. The multiple cables woven together in the pattern represents everyone coming together to protest against the injustice and fight for a world that is more accepting, equal, and safer for everyone.

Sizing

Choose the size that gives you 1-2” of negative ease.
Sizing is based on the circumference of the foot, not the length. To figure out the length of foot you need to knit, use the row gauge to calculate the number of rounds you will need to knit for your foot size subtracting 1.25”(1.25”,1.5”) for the toe, or try your sock on as you go!

S(M,L) – Circumference 8-9”(9-10”, 10-11”)

Yarn

100 g fingering weight yarn.

Suggested Yarn

Stress Knits, No Trail to Follow, Favorite Base: 80% Superwash Merino Wool/ 20% Nylon 400 yards, 100 g.

Suggested Needle

US 2 (2.75 mm)- 32” circular
I am a tight knitter and I’ve found that most knitters match my gauge by sizing down one needle size from my recommendation.

Notions

Cable Needle
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Stitch markers

Gauge

8 sts and 15 rounds = 1” / 2.54 cm
measured over blocked stockinette

Construction Notes

  • The pattern is written for magic loop where stitches are split evenly between two needles.
  • Top-down construction.
  • Slip stitch heel flap and gusset.
  • Basic rounded toe that uses Kitchener stitch to graft live stitches.