Plaid Game Soqs by Tea Bercek

Plaid Game Soqs

Knitting
October 2022
Light Fingering ?
32 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette in colorwork pattern
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
690 - 920 yards (631 - 841 m)
3 sizes: 1 (2, 3)
Dutch English

The plaid pattern comes into its own in many different color combinations. So it’s no wonder that this is one of the patterns that will never go out of style. There are over 50 different colors of Durable Soqs you can choose from for this pattern. This way the socks always match your outfit!

1 (2) (3)
Foot circumference:
20,5-22,5 (22,5-25) (25-27,5) cm
8.07-8.85 (8.85-9.84) (9.84-10.82) ”
Stitch number: 64 (72) (80) sts of the main pattern

Pattern info

  • Pattern construction: These socks are knitted in the round, from the cuff down and feature an afterthought heel;
  • The pattern is written using the magic loop circular needle method but can be knitted with DPNs or any other circular preferred method as well;
  • How to read the chart: Read the chart from the bottom to top. When right-handed read from right to left, when left-handed read from left to right;
  • Knitting stranded colorwork: When knitting stranded colorwork, be consistent with how you hold the yarns. Be sure to knit the floats as loosely as possible and to spread the stitches on your needles;
  • For the long-tail cast on: A helpful tutorial on this cast on method can be found here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/long-tail-cast-on/;

Yarn
Durable Soqs, 75% wool & 25% polyamide, 50g/210m/230yd
Color A: 414 Anemone, 2 balls
Color B: 322 Night Blue, 1 ball
Color C: 321 Navy, 1 ball