Trolley Square Socks by Hygge Canyon Knits

Trolley Square Socks

Knitting
June 2021
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
8 stitches = 1 inch
in stockinette stitch, blocked
US 1 - 2.25 mm
250 - 400 yards (229 - 366 m)
1, 2, 3

Long before Salt Lake City had a lightrail system, a trolley took weary travelers from one end of the city to the other. While the trolley system fell out of use, the trolley station became a shopping and dining center, with notable brickwork, cobblestones, and inlaid trolley tracks still visible in a few places.

These socks, with a twisted rib pattern mimicking the brickwork and trolley cable up the back, are my ode to Trolley Square. Plus, the waffle and cable tie in beautifully with the Gallivan Plaza Shawl and Salt & Honey Slouch!

This pattern is only available via The Salt Lake Collection.

YARN
You’ll need one (1) approx. 100 g skein of fingering weight yarn.

Sample shown in Woolberry Fiber Co. Berry Sock, 80% SW BFL/20% Nylon. 400 yd/100 g.
Colorway: Swirly Twirly Gumdrops

APPROXIMATE YARDAGE
250 - 400 yds.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS

  • US 1/2.25 mm - 32” Circular for magic loop or preferred sock needles.
  • Stitch markers
  • Tapestry needle
  • Small cable needle (optional)

GAUGE
US 1/2.25 mm - Approx. 7-8 stitches per inch in stockinette.