The LUDO socks are my very own toe-dip into athleisure knitwear, combining sassy vintage vibes and minimalistic ease. Their name was borrowed from the Latin word for “sport” and “play” – they were designed for playing in!

These socks are worked from the cuff down, featuring a little bit of playful colorwork, heel and toe shaping using wrap and turn short rows and extra room at the instep. For maximum comfort, the sole is done in stockinette stitch and the toe is grafted.

KNITTING LEVEL

Advanced beginner to intermediate. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions, explains the used techniques and includes links to video tutorials.

TECHNIQUES:
Half-twisted rib stitch, 2 x 2 rib stitch, stockinette stitch, RS decreases (K2tog, P2tog), slipping stitches (S1PYB), long-tail cast-on (LTCO), wrap and turn short rows (W+T), grafting, changing between colors.

AVAILABLE SIZES

35-36 (37-38, 39-40, 41-42) 43-44 (45-46, 47-48, 49-50)

finished foot circumference (cm / inch):
13.5 (16, 16, 18) 18 (18, 20.5, 20.5) cm
5½ (6¼, 6¼, 7¼) 7¼ (7¼, 8¼, 8¼)“

Recommended ease around the foot: 15-35% negative ease.

The pattern includes an extensive size chart and schematics, as well as mod options to achieve the perfect fit. Follow the pattern’s size guide to choose your size.

GAUGE

in 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”)
40 sts x 44 R in 2 x 2 rib stitch
30 sts x 44 R in stockinette stitch

Besides, in 10 cm (4”):
40 sts in half twisted rib stitch

SUGGESTED YARN

woollentwine Ovis Sock (375 m / 100 g)
1 MC skein (100g) + 1 CC mini skein (20 g)

Jule is a Hamburg based fiber artist who creates stunning colorways using natural ingredients. The colorways on offer change every few months. For my beige sample, I used “Ceres” (MC) and “Undyed Ecru” (CC).

OR
Retrosaria Rosa Pomar Mondim (385 m / 100 g)
1 MC ball + 1 CC ball

For my grey sample, I used the colorways B575 (MC) and 100 (CC).

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

Use the necessary needle sizes to get the given gauge.
You’ll need DPN or shorties (or use the magic loop). The pattern isn’t written for any specific sock knitting needle method.

To knit my sample, I used 2 mm (US 0) needles.

2 stitch markers, a few removable stitch markers to track the work, stitch holder for trying on, tapestry needle, measuring tape

Need help at any point? Make sure to check the last pattern pages for tips, abbreviations, tutorials, and a contact