Perfect for fighting giants…

These unusual socks are knit on the bias from the cuff down and can be made with or without a side cable. The scalloped leaf pattern twists in opposite directions on the two feet, making for lovely symmetry. A flattering sock for any gender. Cast on and begin your magical knitting adventure today!

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate.

SIZES:

When choosing a size, round up.

1. Youth or Adult Small: 8.5 to 9 inches (or 21.5 to 23 cm) instep circumference.
2. Adult Medium: 9.5 to 10 inches (or 24 to 25.5 cm) instep circumference.
3. Adult Large: 10.5 to 11 inches (or 26.5 to 28 cm) instep circumference.

SUPPLIES:

Yarn:

• 2 balls fingering-weight sock yarn with 199 metres in 50 grams (or 218 yards in 1.76 oz).
• Approximate yardages: 283 (305, 370) yards or 259 (279, 338) metres.

Needles:
- Set of four 2.75 mm (US size 2) double-pointed needles (or, optionally, two circular needles of this size instead) OR size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions:
- A small cable needle, a yarn needle, and up to ten stitch markers.

Gauge:
- 34 stitches and 47 rounds = 4 inches (or 10 cm) over stockinette stitch knit in the round.

SKILLS YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THIS PATTERN:

• Knit
• Purl
• Make a gauge swatch in the round in stockinette stitch

All other required stitches are explained.

TECHNIQUES USED TO MAKE THIS PATTERN:

• Knitting in the round using one or two circular needles or double-pointed needles
• One-by-one ribbing
• Super-Stretchy Cast On
• Left-Leaning Bar Increase (k1fb)
• Right-leaning Bar Increase

INCLUDED RESOURCES:

• A comprehensive list of links to online tutorials on my website for necessary skills. Tutorials are screen-reader accessible, with instructions relayed fully in text, and also include videos and downloadable photo tutorials.
• Full glossary
• Cable charts and fully written instructions

ABOUT SAMPLES:

STRIPED SAMPLES:

Knit Picks Felici Fingering Weight, a 75% merino wool and 25% nylon fingering-weight yarn with 199 metres in 50 grams (or 218 yards in 1.76 ounces) that knits up to 28 to 32 stitches in 4 inches (10 cm) on 2.25 to 3.25 mm (US 1 to 3) needles over stockinette knit flat. Green Colourway: Spring Mix. Orange Colourway: Maple Leaves.

TWEED SAMPLE:

Knit Picks Stroll Tweed, a 65% Superwash merino wool, 25% nylon, and 10% Donegal tweed fingering-weight yarn with 211 metres in 50 grams (or 231 yards in 1.76 ounces) that knits up to 28 to 32 stitches in 4 inches (or 10 cm) on 2.25 to 3.25 mm (or US size 1 to 3) needles over stockinette stitch knit flat. Colourway: Oyster Heather.

PUBLISHING INFORMATION:

Release Date: December 1, 2015
Most recent revision: November 14, 2023
Publisher: My Secret Wish Publishing
Knitting pattern type: Multiple Design Options
Project type: Socks
Page Count (standard Bookmarked PDF): 20
ISBN (Bookmarked PDF): 978-1-989800-54-6
COPYRIGHT AND LICENSING NOTICE: This pattern is copyright My Secret Wish Publishing. Your purchase of this pattern gives you the right to use it for personal, non-profit use only. To license the pattern to use for profit, please e-mail me for permission. You do NOT have the right to print the pattern for other people (unless they reside in your household) or to transfer the digital file to any other person. This pattern may not be sold, copied, or distributed in any way.

Update History:

November 14, 2023:

• Revised formatting of PDF to align with current template style.
• Clarified language where necessary.
• Converted PDF to be screen reader accessible.
• Updated URLs for new store and social links.
• Renamed to “Beanstalk Socks” (originally “Jill and the Bean Socks”)
• Revised and corrected errors.
• Added two more sizes.
• Added charts.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Pattern Accessibility (all formats):

Colour Blind Accessible – all text is black or very high-contrast, and no colour is used to relay pattern instructions.
Left-Handed Inclusive – instructions are given in terms of hand dominance and working needles, not right and left hands.

Bookmarked PDF:

• This document can be navigated using bookmarks that link directly to various sections.
• All images have ALT-text descriptions.
• Fonts are embedded in the document, and it retains its original formatting.
• Any charts are also fully written out.
• Text uses minimal abbreviations to make the pattern easier to understand, and is written in plain language.
• Best for printing or sighted knitters.

Your file will be available for download as soon as you complete purchase. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns, or for pattern support.