Climbing Higher by Tess Vandekolk

Climbing Higher

Knitting
December 2024
34 stitches and 50 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
269 - 372 yards (246 - 340 m)
1 (2, 3)
English Finnish

This gorgeous, cabled pair of socks looks complex but is actually deceptively easy. Elegant textures are paired with a simple cable to embody feelings of comfort and mindfulness. Designed to be knit cuff down, these socks feature an Eye of Partridge Heel, a twinned cable running from the cuff to the ankle, and a four-round pattern repeat.

SIZES
1 (2, 3)

Recommended ease: Approx. 0.5–0.75” / 1.5–2 cm of negative ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot Circumference: 6.5 (7.5, 8.5)“ / 16.5 (19, 21) cm.

Foot Length: Adjustable.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Denali Sock by Explorer Knits (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon, 400 yds / 360 m – 100 g), 1 skein in the colourway Key Lime Pie.

Or approx. 269 (320, 372) yds / 246 (293, 340) m of fingering-weight yarn.
Yardage includes 5% extra for swatching.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Jawoll by Lang Yarns, Platinum BFL Sock by Fluff and Nonsense, Cherub sock by Cascade or Skinny Yana by Amano Yarns.

Needles: US 1 / 2.25 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles or DPNs.

Notions: Stitch markers, cable needle.

GAUGE

34 sts x 50 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 1 / 2.25 mm needles in St St, after blocking.