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Thrifty Marla's Socks
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THRIFTY MARLA’S SOCKS
Whether you are in need of some thick boot socks, a quick gift-knitting project, or would simply like to make a pair of socks without torturing your hands with tiny needles, this pattern could be for you.
All you need is two strands of standard sock yarn - preferably in different colours to achieve the marled effect. The results are so nuanced and interesting, you will soon be sure to amass an entire collection - using up your remnant sock yarns in the process!
With instructions for either toe up or cuff-down, Thrifty Marla offers options for standard mid-calf length socks, for knee-high ‘boot socks’, or for dramatic over-the-knee stockings, without disrupting or over-stretching the ribbed pattern. This is accomplished using the same technique featured in the Expanding Rib Beanie. It is ‘invisible,’ and surprisingly simple.
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MATERIALS & INFORMATION
Sizing
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
stitch count instructions result in a Foot circumference of approx
17cm/ 7” (19cm/ 7.75”, 21cm/ 8.5”, 23cm/ 9.25”, 25cm/ 10”, 27cm/10.75” )
suitable for
Junior Narrow (Junior Wide, Adult Narrow, Adult Average, Adult Wide, Adult Extra-Wide) foot
Gauge
24 sts x 32 rounds = 10cm x 10cm/ 4” x 4” in stockinette
Needles
circular needles suitable for Magic Loop
3mm in diameter or as needed to meet gauge
Yarn
suitable for fingering-weight sock yarn
(approximately 400m/ 425y per 100g/ 3.5oz)
two strands held together
project requires up to 200g yarn in total (2 skeins) for longest version
Notions
stitch markers, measuring tape, scrap yarn, tapestry needle
Special Techniques
Judy’s Magic Cast-On (toe-up only); Kitchener’s st, Magic Loop
(alternatives to all of these are also provided)
Construction
These socks can be worked either from the toe up, or from the cuff down. Opting for the toe-up version is highly recommended, as this allows you to decide on the length as you go along. Construction consists of a modular (‘peasant’) heel, stockinette foot, and ribbed leg.
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NOTES ON YARN SELECTION
For a durable hiking sock: use two strands of commercial or indie-dyed sock yarn (superwash with nylon)
For socks with a more casual use case scenario, you can use two strands of non-super wash/ nylon free sock yarn, or any fingering-weight yarn. To achieve the marled effect with Donegal Tweed, simply use 2 strands of Darnie in different colours.
For Höner och Eir Nutiden and similar unspun yarns, a separate pattern file is provided!
The pattern includes notes on how to create interesting marled colour ways.
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SAMPLES INFO
The following yarns were used in the samples shown in the photos:
Drops Fabel
Opal Uni Colour
Cygnet Truly Wool
West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-Ply
Babbles Travelling Yarns
Höner och Eir Nutiden
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- First published: October 2022
- Page created: October 12, 2022
- Last updated: November 23, 2023 …
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