Dotty Colourwork Socks Pattern
This knitting pattern PDF is for the Dotty Colourworks Socks. The Dotty Socks are a fun sock knitted in three colours but equally could be made in four or five colours. A great stash buster!
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The Dotty Socks were first published in Homespun Magazine in 2019.
They are worked in the round on double-pointed needles from the cuff down with a heel flap construction. Simple stranded colourwork in striped bands is featured on the leg and toe.
The toe is closed using Kitchener stitch (grafting).
The Dotty Colourwork Socks require intermediate knitting skills.
This knitting pattern PDF is for the Dotty Colourworks Socks. The Dotty Socks are a fun sock knitted in three colours but equally could be made in four or five colours. A great stash buster!
When you purchase this knitting pattern you will automatically receive an email containing a link to download a PDF.
If you wish to have the pattern in your Ravelry library please purchase it from Ravelry instead.
The Dotty Socks were first published in Homespun Magazine in 2019.
They are worked in the round on double-pointed needles from the cuff down with a heel flap construction. Simple stranded colourwork in striped bands is featured on the leg and toe.
The toe is closed using Kitchener stitch (grafting).
The Dotty Colourwork Socks require intermediate knitting skills.
This knitting pattern PDF is for the Dotty Colourworks Socks. The Dotty Socks are a fun sock knitted in three colours but equally could be made in four or five colours. A great stash buster!
When you purchase this knitting pattern you will automatically receive an email containing a link to download a PDF.
If you wish to have the pattern in your Ravelry library please purchase it from Ravelry instead.
The Dotty Socks were first published in Homespun Magazine in 2019.
They are worked in the round on double-pointed needles from the cuff down with a heel flap construction. Simple stranded colourwork in striped bands is featured on the leg and toe.
The toe is closed using Kitchener stitch (grafting).
The Dotty Colourwork Socks require intermediate knitting skills.
Finished measurements
There are 3 sizes: Small (Medium, Large)
Leg length from ankle approx 18cm/7ins
Foot length approx 21 (23, 25) cm/8¼ (9 ,9¾) ins
These measurements may be adjusted but be aware that you may need more yarn if length is added to the leg or foot.
Yarn
Patons Patonyle Merino 4 ply 50g:
1 ball of Sand (1003) for Colour 1 (C1) and 1 ball of Dark Grey (1005) for Colour 2 (C2)
and Malabrigo Sock 100g:
1 skein of Ravelry Red (611) for Colour 3 (C3)
A pair of socks uses approx 115-135 metres/126-148 yards of C1, 145-180 metres/159-197 yards of C2 and 100-115 metres/109-126 yards of C3, in fingering weight or 4 ply yarn.
Needles and notions
one set each 2.25mm/US 1 and 2.75mm/US 2 double-pointed needles
stitch markers and yarn needle
Tension
The tension required is 35 sts and 46 rows to 10cm/4ins over stocking st using 2.25mm needles, worked in rounds.
These socks have been knitted on smaller needles and at a firmer tension than usual for this yarn to help the socks retain their shape with wear.
Knitting techniques
working in rounds and rows
rib
stocking stitch
stranded colourwork
short row shaping
knitting up stitches
Kitchener stitch (grafting)
Kitchener stitch (grafting)
Hold the two knitting needles with wrong sides together so that needle with the 50cm/20ins end attached is at the back and on the right side edge.
Thread end onto a yarn needle. You will work across the sts from right to left. Take care that yarn is pulled firmly (but not tightly) through the sts and make sure the yarn goes under the knitting needles when working from one needle to the other.
Insert yarn needle purlwise (as if to purl) through first st on front knitting needle and leave on knitting needle, then insert yarn needle knitwise (as if to knit) through first st on back knitting needle and leave on knitting needle.
Now continue as follows:
1. Insert yarn needle knitwise through first st on front knitting needle and slide st off knitting needle; insert yarn needle purlwise through next st on front knitting needle and leave this st on knitting needle.
2. Insert yarn needle purlwise through first st on back knitting needle and slide st off knitting needle; insert yarn needle knitwise through next st on back knitting needle and leave this st on knitting needle.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until there is one st left on both needles. Take care at this point that the sts don’t accidently slip off the ends of the knitting needles.
4. Insert yarn needle knitwise through last st on front knitting needle and slide st off knitting needle; insert yarn needle purlwise through last st on back knitting needle and slide st off knitting needle.
5. Insert yarn needle back into sock to wrong side and weave in end securely.
