Vintage Honeycomb Ornaments Socks by Shannon R Hobbs

Vintage Honeycomb Ornaments Socks

Knitting
October 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 11 rows = 1 inch
in stockinette
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
200 - 250 yards (183 - 229 m)
XS, SM, MD, LG
English
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This sock pattern utilizes cable stitches to create a honeycomb pattern reminiscent of classic paper Christmas decorations.

Construction: Knit cuff-down in the round using magic loop, but can be easily converted to DPNs or 9” circulars. It includes instructions for an eye-of-partridge heel flap, French heel turn, gusset, and rounded toe.

Sizes: I have included instruction for sizes XS (for children) all the way to Adult LG.

Skill Level: Experienced Beginner- Intermediate. Needs a basic understanding of cable work and the kitchener method for closing the toe.

The pattern includes written instructions as well as charts for the stitch patterning and there will be video tutorials included in the near future.

Materials Needed
Yarn: 50 grams/210 yds each of Malabgrigo Ultimate Sock (75% Merino Superwash, 25% Nylon) in the colorways Under the Sea (blue) and 142 Caramel (brown), or any desired fingering weight sock yarn. Suggested colorways include solid, semi-solid, tonal, and very light speckle.
Needle Sizes: US 1 (2.25mm) and US 1.5 (2.5mm) 32-40” circular needles (for magic loop)
Notions: 2 cable needles, stich markers, lightbulb marker (optional), and tapestry needle
Gauge: 8 sts per inch in stockinette