This is the 3rd pattern in the Deeds Not Words Sock Club. It will be available on Ravelry for 48 hours after release and then be available from the alternate site only.

Dora Thewlis was a young suffragette nicknamed “Baby Suffragette.” At only 16 years old, she immersed herself in the suffrage movement, joining protests, demonstrations, and picket lines and she became a symbol of the younger generation’s commitment to the cause. Dora was arrested during a large suffragette demonstration in London, becoming one of the youngest activists to face such consequences for her beliefs.

The Picketline Purls Socks feature a combination of purl stitches and ribbing, symbolizing the picket line protests that were symbolic of the suffrage movement and worthy of Dora Thewlis. They were designed to be simple, but add some flair to a pair of basic ribbed socks that would look good with most types of yarn.

Gauge: 8 stitches/inch on 2.25 mm (US 1) circular needles.

Sizing: 1 (2,3) - which fits a foot circumference of (unstretched) 7.50 inches (8.25 inches, 8.50 inches) around.

Yarn: The sample is knit Drops Fabel Uni Color. I would recommend a 3-4 ply sock yarn that will give you a gauge of 24-26 stitches/4 inches. The stitch pattern will show best with tonal, semi-solid, solids, and speckled yarns.

Sample: 2 Balls Drops Fabel. 75% Wool, 25% Nylon 50g each. 224 yards/ball.

Materials:

• US 1 (2.25) circular knitting needles (or size needed to get gauge), I recommend at least 32 inches (my preferred length). You can substitute DPNs and 9-inch circulars for circulars, and I’ll show you how.
• 100 grams of fingering-weight sock yarn.
• Stitch marker or locking stitch marker (optional)
• Ruler or measuring tape.
• Darning needle.
• Sock blockers to photograph your socks once you’re done! (optional).

Notes: This pattern is written for magic loop, but can easily be changed to DPNs. Use 2 needles for N1, and another 2 for N2. If you’re using 9-inch circulars, there will be notes throughout to guide you.