arctic spring socks
arctic spring socks
this is a knitting pattern. not a physical product.
Pattern available in english and french.
Arctic spring socks is a fun colourwork project, inspired by the spring snow showers.
They are knitted top-down and in the round, featuring a stranded colourwork motif throughout. The heels are knitted using the afterthought heel technique. You can choose to “mismatch” your socks as shown in the photos or knit two identical socks. It includes sizes for children, teens and adults.
Ease - 10% negative ease
Foot circumference - measured on the widest section of your foot
cm - 11.5, 14, 15.25 (16.5, 17.75, 20.25) 23, 25.5, 28 30.5, 31.75
inches - 4½, 5½, 6 (6½, 7, 8) 9, 10, 11 12, 12½
Foot length - measured from heel to toe
cm - 12, 14, 17 (19, 21, 24) 26, 28, 32 33, 33
inches - 4¾, 5½, 6¾ (7½, 8¼, 9½) 10¼, 11, 12½ 13, 13
Sock height - measured from heel to co edge
cm - 8.25, 8.25, 8.25 (10, 10, 11.5) 11.5, 11.5, 11.5, (11.5, 11.5)
inches - 3¼, 3¼, 3¼ (4, 4, 4½) 4½, 4½, 4½ (4½, 4½)
Yarn - fingering
Biches & Buches Le Petit Lambswool
Colour a - light grey
Colour b - yellow mustard
Colour c - medium grey
Yarn Substitute
Cascade Heritage Solids
Paintbox Yarns Socks Solids
Valley Yarns Huntington
Gauge
33 stitches and 40 rows = 10cm x 4”
Needle
2.25mm/us 1
Yardage - calculated based on mismatched pair
Colour a
Metres - 56, 84, 111 (140, 167, 195) 223, 278, 306 (334, 362)
Yards - 61, 92, 122 (152, 183, 213) 244, 305, 335 (365, 396)
Colour b
Metres - 21, 32, 42 (53, 63, 71) 83, 105, 115 (125, 136)
Yards - 23, 35, 46 (58, 69, 78) 133, 166, 182 (200, 217)
Colour c
Metres - 56, 84, 111 (140, 167, 195) 223, 278, 306 (334, 362)
Yards - 61, 92, 122 (152, 183, 213) 244, 305, 335 (365, 396)