Pine Wood Socks by Penny Baker

Pine Wood Socks

Knitting
December 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
34 stitches and 43 rows = 4 inches
in worked in stranded colourwork in the round, after blocking.
US 1 - 2.25 mm
 To fit foot Circumference: 15.5 (18, 20) (23, 25.5) cm / 6 (7, 8) (9, 10) in.
English
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The Pine Wood Socks are a charming and festive addition to your winter sock collection. They feature a playful, stranded colorwork design perfect for the holidays. The pine tree and garland motifs bring a cozy and festive vibe to these socks . Whether you’re snuggled up with your knitting or going for a winter walk, these socks will add warmth and joy to your day!

The pattern is designed in 5 different sizes ranging from children to large adults. It also includes instructions on how to adjust the sock length, allowing you to create a shorter or longer fit to suit your personal preference. The pattern includes full colour charts and a schematic.

YARN
MC: 1 (1, 1) (1, 2) 100g skeins OR 1 (3, 3) (4, 5) 25g skeins Susan Crawford Vintage Lock
(4ply / fingering, 75% Pure Lonk Shearling Wool / 25% Nylon). 378 metres (414 yards) / 100 grams in Atwood.
CC: 1 (1, 1) (1, 1) 25g skein Susan Crawford Vintage Lock
(4ply / fingering, 75% Pure Lonk Shearling Wool / 25% Nylon). 378 metres (414 yards) / 100 grams in Angelica.

Amount of yarn used (see sizing and yardage chart for size specific information):

o MC: 78 - 390 m / 85 - 427 yds.
o CC: 7 – 33 m / 8 – 36 yds.

Good substitutions would include any yarn of a similar weight that is suitable for socks.

NEEDLES
2.25 mm (US 1) DPNs or size needed to obtain gauge.

GAUGE
34 stitches and 43 rounds to 10 cm / 4 in worked in stranded colourwork in the round, after blocking.

34 stitches and 46 rounds to 10 cm / 4 in worked in stocking stitch in the round, after blocking.

We obtained this gauge using 2.25mm needles.
If necessary, change needle size to obtain gauge.

NOTIONS
Darning/tapestry needle.
Stitch marker (optional).
Waste yarn (optional).

SIZE
Child (Small Adult, Medium Adult) (Large Adult, XL Adult)
To fit foot Circumference: 15.5 (18, 20) (23, 25.5) cm / 6 (7, 8) (9, 10) in.

Yarn kits are available at Susan Crawford Vintage.