Velvet Ripple by Penny Baker

Velvet Ripple

Knitting
September 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 49 rows = 4 inches
in worked in pattern stitch in the round, after blocking. We obtained this gauge using 2.25mm needles.
US 1 - 2.25 mm
90 - 645 yards (82 - 590 m)
To fit foot Circumference: 11.5 (14, 16.5, 18) (20.5, 23, 25.5) cm / 4.5 (5.5, 6.5, 7) (8, 9, 10) in.
English
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The Velvet Ripple socks are a cute and fun sock pattern. They feature a playful and delicate textured stitch pattern – a perfect sock for wearing around the house, or for showing off out and about.

The pattern is designed in 7 different sizes ranging from children to large adults. It also includes instructions on how to adjust the sock length, allowing you to create a shorter or longer fit to suit your personal preference.


PATTERN INFORMATION

YARN
MC: 1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2) 100g skeins 4ply / fingering weight yarn. 400 metres (437 yards) / 100 grams.
CC: 1 20g mini skein 4ply / fingering weight yarn. 80 metres (88 yards) / 20 grams or stash oddments (see below for size specific information)
Amount of yarn used:
MC: 82 (144, 201, 316) (390, 478, 590) m / 90 ( 158, 220, 346) (427, 523, 645) yds.
CC: 3 (6, 6, 7) (9, 9, 9) m / 4 (7, 7, 8) (10, 10, 10) yds.

The yarn used in the sample is discontinued so not named. However, good yarn choices would include any yarn of a similar weight that is suitable for socks.

NEEDLES
2.25 mm (US 1) DPNs or size needed to obtain gauge.

GAUGE
32 stitches and 49 rounds to 10 cm / 4 in worked in pattern stitch in the round, after blocking.

We obtained this gauge using 2.25mm needles.
If necessary, change needle size to obtain gauge.

NOTIONS
Darning/tapestry needle.
Stitch marker (optional).

SIZE
Baby (Toddler, Child, Small Adult), (Medium Adult, Large Adult, XL Adult)
To fit foot Circumference: 11.5 (14, 16.5, 18) (20.5, 23, 25.5) cm / 4.5 (5.5, 6.5, 7) (8, 9, 10) in.
Sock height: 4.5 (7, 12, 14.5) (15, 16, 18.5) cm / 1.75 (2.75, 4.75, 5.75) (6, 6.25, 7.25) in.
Sock foot length: 9.5 (14, 20, 23) (25, 27, 29.5) cm / 3.75 (5.74, 8, 9) (9.75, 10.75, 11.75) in.

This pattern has been tech edited, test knit, and includes GPSR and safety information.