This pattern came to pass on my recent trip home to visit family. We spent 5 days at the coast in a sleepy town taking in ocean views and taking full advantage of the lazy pace. I had picked up a sock set as a souvenir that reminded me of the wild ocean and foggy marine layer that hovered over the bay for the extent of our stay. I wanted a simple, rhythmic knit that I could work on while the boys played in the sand and I was soaking in little pockets of sunshine.

I heard the term slack tide used in reference to crabbing. When I researched it, I found that it is the brief period of time where the tidal water is completely unstressed. It happens before the tidal stream reverses. This pattern is a perfectly relaxing knit that is meditative, uncomplicated and unstressed.

This sock has been described as potato chip knitting by testers that have raved about how quickly it knits up. The purl channels create small goals and make each section fly by. Its a great sock for gift knitting and is easy for beginners, but interesting enough for skilled knitters and would be a perfect addition to your arsenal if you are looking for a new non-vanilla/but vanilla-ish pattern.

MATERIALS

• Size US 1 Needles - 9” circulars
• Size US 1 Needles - 30” circulars
• 400 yds of fingering weight yarn (100g)
• Small cable needle or 3 size US 1 DPN
• Darning Needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors

Note: I love knitting socks on 9” circulars. I find them quick and they tend to give me the best results when working in a pattern. This pattern can be easily translated to magic loop or DPN’s if you prefer.

YARN RECOMMENDATIONS

Sample knit with Sweet Tea Yarn
Tweed Sock in “Dad’s Worn Denim” Colorway

This pattern is intended to be a great basic in your pattern library. It wooks great for just abotut any sock yarn. A semi sold, solid or self stipiing will highlight the subtle purl channels best. You can also knit this with a contrast for the heels, toes and cuffs, or in a single yarn.

SIZING

Extra Small: US Women 6 (60 stitches)
Small: US women’s 7-8 (64 stitches)
Medium: US Women’s 9-10/US Men’s 8 (68 stitches)
Large: US Men’s 9-10 (72 stitches)
Extra Large: US Men’s 11 (76 stitches)