Megaliths Socks by Kino Knits

Megaliths Socks

Knitting
June 2022
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette in the round on smaller needles, blocked
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
295 - 440 yards (270 - 402 m)
1-6 (see below for specific measurements)
English
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Sometimes a pattern comes to my mind fully formed. That was the case with the easy colorwork for Megaliths – and knitters have responded, making multiple Megaliths Hats in multiple color combos, each better than the last. So let’s try it on socks, shall we? Knit from the top down in 6 sizes, the Megaliths Socks are the perfect chance to play with color – and use up some leftover scraps, too!

This sock is a great first colorwork pattern. It’s knit from the cuff down with a cuff, heel, and toe in a contrast color. Much of the sock is in glorious (and quick!) stockinette.

What test knitters had to say:

  • “It’s a good beginning colorwork since there’s no floats to trap!”
  • “I like that it was simple and that the pattern was easy to memorize. Good TV knitting.”
  • “I liked it a lot, the color work section was a lot of fun and it was nice to have some stockinette.”
  • “I like the way you broke down each section. This could be someone’s first sock pattern and simultaneously their first colorwork sock pattern.”

Sizes (actual sock circumference; to fit foot circumference):

  • 1: 6.5”/16.5 cm; 7.25”/18.5 cm
  • 2: 7”/18 cm; 7.75”/19.5 cm
  • 3: 7.5”/19 cm; 8.25”/21 cm
  • 4: 8”/20.5 cm; 8.75”/22 cm
  • 5: 8.5”/21.5 cm; 9.25”/23.5 cm
  • 6: 9”/23 cm; 10”/25.5 cm

Yarn (includes 15% buffer):
Fingering weight yarn per size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6):

  • C1: 90 (100, 115, 125, 140, 150) yards/ 92 (91, 105, 114, 128, 137) m
  • C2: 20 (25, 25, 30, 30, 35) yards/ 18 (23, 23, 27, 27, 32) m
  • C3: 185 (195, 210, 225, 240, 255) yards/ 169 (178, 192, 206, 219, 233) m

Sample shown in Size 4 in Sun Valley Fibers MCS Fingering; 75% merino, 15% cashmere, 10% silk; 400 yards/366 m) per 3.53 oz/100 g; colors Antler (C1), Onyx (C2), Colonel Mustard (C3)

Blocked Gauge:

  • 32 sts and 48 rounds per 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round using smaller needles
  • 34 sts and 44 rounds per 4”/10 cm in colorwork pattern in the round using optional larger needles

Tools:

  • 2 stitch markers
  • Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
  • Scissors for trimming ends

Needles:

  • US 1 (2.25 mm) needles for knitting a small circumference in the round, or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Optional: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) needles to keep tension loose in colorwork section

Social Media:
Please post your finished socks on social media with #MegalithsSocks and #KinoKnits. Please also tag @kinoknits.

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