Frosted Trails Socks by Jelena Catron (Jinxed Stitches)

Frosted Trails Socks

Knitting
November 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 2 - 2.75 mm
262 - 393 yards (240 - 359 m)
EU 36-37 / EU 38-39 / EU 40-41 (US 5.5-6.5/ US 7-8.5 / US 9.5-10.5)
English Finnish
This pattern is available from etsy.com for $6.00.

This knitting pattern is available in English & Finnish / Ohje saatavilla englanniksi ja suomeksi

Frosted Trails Socks are knit cuff-down in the round on double pointed knitting needles. An enforced heel flap is worked with slipped stitch pattern. The cable ribbing helps to create a perfect fit. A chart and photo instructions are included in this pattern.

  • Step-by-step photo instructions for the cable rib stitch
  • Chart for cable rib stitch
  • Written instructions for kitchener knit stitch (closing the toe)

Sizes: EU 36-37 / EU 38-39 / EU 40-41 (US 5.5-6.5/ US 7-8.5 / US 9.5-10.5)

Finished measurements:
Approx. foot length: 23/25/27 cm (9/9.8/10.6 inches).

Suggested Yarn: Vuonue, Pentti Sukkalanka
OR substitute with any similar weight yarn. Make sure to check gauge!

Gauge: 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) = 24 sts x 26 rows in stockinette st after blocking.

Yarn requirements: 100g - 100g - 150g / 262 yards (240 meters)- 393 yards (360 meters)

Suggested Needles: Double pointed needles size 2.75 mm / US 2 OR size to obtain gauge 24 stitches / 10 cm (4 inches).

Skill level: Intermediate

Techniques:

  • Long tail cast on
  • Heel flap & gusset
  • Decreases
  • Kitchener knit stitch

Notions:

  • Tapestry needle
  • Scissors