Stand the Test of Time by Jo Torr

Stand the Test of Time

by Jo Torr
Knitting
June 2020
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
36 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking stitch in the round
US 1 - 2.25 mm
435 - 465 yards (398 - 425 m)
Small, Medium, Large
English
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Anyone who knows me will tell you that it was quite a while since I was at school. Despite this, I still have one pair of socks from my school uniform that have survived all these years and are still in regular use. I thought it might be nice to recognise their longevity and recreate them.

These toe-up socks feature a simple pattern of twisted stitches, along with a reverse stocking stitch gusset and an Eye of Partridge heel flap.

The sample was knit in Giddy Aunt Platinum Sock in “Sorbet”.

Sizes - measured around mid-foot

  • Small - 7”/17.75cm
  • Medium - 8”/20.25cm
  • Large - 9”/22.75cm

Notions

  • stitch markers x 2
  • tapestry needle for weaving in the ends

Instructions for the pattern are both charted and fully written out so you can choose which you prefer.

I’d love it if you’d come to my group to show off your lovely socks, or chat about them while you’re making them. You’d be very welcome!