I had a lot of fun with this design.

The small weaving cables proceeding up the front of the sock reminded me of vines growing in nature. As vines generally need a surface to grow on, I added a sturdy but decorative border to complement the cables. The knit, slip stitch edges provide the surface and texture for the vines to grow from. Hence the name, Fences and Vines.

I believe hand knit socks should be accessible to as many people as possible and devised a new “sock width size” for all of my patterns. My sock patterns will fit adults with the following measurements:

Sock Width Size: 1 to 10
Foot sizes: US/Canadian Women’s 2 ½ to Men’s 15 ½, EUR 33-51, UK 1-15
Foot width: ranges from Narrow to Extra Wide
Foot circumference: 7 ½ to 12 inches (19 to 30.5 cm)
Foot length to back of heel: 8 to 12 ½ inches (20.5 to 31.5 cm)
Leg length from base of heel: 7 inches (18 cm)

How to determine your sock width size only requires a tape measure and answering a few questions. Once you know your size, you can proceed to the pattern. If you are knitting for someone else and do not have their size, I have a reference to many standard knitted sock sizes too. There is also a section discussing how to make ankle adjustments when needed.

Most sizes will only require 1 skein of yarn. However, if you are making the larger sizes and adding width for a larger ankle, you may need a second skein.

The sock is constructed from the toe up with a short row heel.

Both charted and written instructions are provided for the design.

I hope you enjoy this pattern. I would love to see your finished socks.

Happy knitting everyone.