Herringbone Socks by Aubrey Cantrell

Herringbone Socks

Knitting
July 2021
Champagne Cocktail by The Whimsical Ewe
52 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in Herringbone, size 3 needles
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
340 - 400 yards (311 - 366 m)
small/medium and medium/large
English
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This pattern works herringbone stitch in the round and involves using two different needle sizes to give the fabric more stretch while retaining a snug heel and sole. Foot length can be adjusted by adding or removing rows in the foot section.

Measurements for the two sizes are as follows:
Small/medium: 7.5” circumference, 8.5” foot length once blocked.
Medium/large: 8.5” circumference, 9.5” foot length once blocked.

Materials needed:
1 skein Champagne Cocktail by The Whimsical Ewe, 100g/436yds
US size 1 double pointed needles
US size 3 double pointed needles
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Gauge for the stockinette sole is 34 sts and 44 rows = 4” on size 1 needles.
Gauge for the herringbone pattern is 52 sts and 40 rows = 4” on size 3 needles.