Autumnal Socks by Snickerdoodle Knits

Autumnal Socks

Knitting
November 2020
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch worked in the round
US 0 - 2.0 mm
US 1 - 2.25 mm
335 - 910 yards (306 - 832 m)
XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X
English
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AUTUMNAL SOCKS
This pattern is one of four patterns in the A New Home Collection, a collection of fingering weight patterns inspired by my new home: North Carolina.

PATTERN HIGHLIGHTS
Sizes, Circumference: 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5) (9, 9.5, 10) in / 18 (19, 20.5, 21.5) (23, 24, 25.5) cm
Yarn: 175-560 yds / 160-510 m; 45-140 grams Fingering Weight yarn

FEATURES
• customization instructions for foot length
• 2 toe options: rounded or square
• 2 heel options: short row wrap and turn or afterthought
• 2 leg height options: ankle or calf
• formatted to be two-at-a-time friendly
• worked toe-up in the round
• includes video technique tutorials
• includes written and charted instructions
• test knit & professionally tech edited

TESTIMONIALS
“this was a fun and quick knit, and I very much enjoyed it”
“quite fun to knit and interesting looking as a sock :)”

“They fit perfectly […] Having the left and right side instructions right next to each other was easy to read and I could easily check one side against the other. […] my husband has already requested a pair in this pattern for himself […] This was a fun knit, I liked using the per-row instructions so I could more easily keep track of where I was and make the two socks match. This was my first toe-up sock pattern and I had a great time with it.”

“I like it very much. [… liked the design] Very, very, very much.”

“Very easy to follow - thumbs up! […] I felt it was really straightforward and easy to read. Not a lot of “extra” stuff that makes it busy and intimidating, something I keep in mind when recommending patterns to more novice knitters! […] Already plotting my next pair which I just do the cabled slip stitches up the sides…. !! […] Keep up the good work, this is a really cute, original design and a refreshing entry into the mass of sock patterns!”

DISCOUNTS
Get 15% off this pattern when purchased in the A New Home Collection.

DONATIONS
Nearly every month a portion of Snickerdoodle Knits pattern sales are donated to a charity. To learn more, follow my social media or join my email list.

The charity featured for this pattern launch was NC Coalition to End Homelessness.

ABOUT THE PATTERN
Fun to knit, a joy to wear. The Autumnal Socks feature a faux cable leaf motif that runs along the edge of each foot, from the toe to the cuff. It also features a stunning branch motif (using slipped cross stitches) along the inside of each leg, running from the ankle up to the cuff. Learn more about the design inspiration, knitting experience, and wearing experience here.

SIZES
Sizing of Finished Sock
Circumference: 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5) (9, 9.5, 10) in / 18 (19, 20.5, 21.5) (23, 24, 25.5) cm
Foot Length: 8 (9, 9.5, 10) (10.5, 11, 11.5) in /20.5 (23, 24, 25.5) (26.5, 28, 29) cm

Approximate Leg Height
Calf: 5.5 (5.5, 7.5, 7.5) (7.5, 7.5, 7.5) in /14 (14, 19, 19) (19, 19, 19) cm
Ankle: 0.7 in / 1.8 cm

The calf height design sample was knit using the 8 (20.5 cm) circumference, rounded toe, and short row heel. The ankle height design sample was knit using the 7.5 (19 cm) circumference, square toe, and afterthought heel.

YARN
Calf Height: 290 (335, 380, 415) (465, 505, 560) yds / 265 (305, 345, 380) (425, 460, 510) m; 75 (85, 95, 105) (115, 125, 140) grams fingering weight yarn

Ankle Height: 175 (210, 235, 260) (290, 320, 350) yds / 160 (190, 215, 240) (265, 295, 320) m; 45 (55, 60, 65) (75, 80, 90) grams fingering weight yarn

Designed using Knitty Gritty Fibers Fingering in Pumpkin Spiced Latte. Find color recommendations and alternate yarn suggestions here.

GAUGE
32 stitches, 46 rounds = 4 in / 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked in the round

TOOLS
2.25 mm (US size 1) or size needed to obtain gauge 16 (40 cm) circular needles
2.00 mm (US size 0) or one size smaller than needle used to get gauge 16 (40 cm) circular needles
Cable needle
Darning needle
2 Stitch markers
Waste yarn (for afterthought heel)

TECHNIQUES
Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner
• toe-up cast on
• increases
• decreases
• slipped cross stitches
• special techniques depending on heel type

The pattern is specifically written with new sock knitters in mind and guides the knitter through the full process to alleviate any overwhelm. I do recommend, however, that you feel confident with working in the round before knitting the socks.

The trickiest part of this pattern is a needle adjustment that is performed after the heel. I’ve included a thorough explanation of the process and a linked tutorial video specific to the pattern to make it an easy transition for you.

All Snickerdoodle Knits patterns include clear, step-by-step instructions and linked video technique tutorials to walk you through the pattern with confidence. I am also available for pattern support if you have questions.

COPYRIGHT
Please do not copy, share, or distribute this pattern, as this pattern design is property of Snickerdoodle Knits. You are welcome to sell the knits that you make using this pattern, but I do ask that you provide credit to Snickerdoodle Knits for the pattern and that you link my pattern sales page when you are selling online. Thank you so much for understanding and for your support!

GRATITUDE
Huge thanks to all of the test knitters and the tech editor for this pattern, Joanna Fromstein.

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