Treabh by Liz Corke

Treabh

Knitting
July 2022
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking stitch in the round
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
350 - 437 yards (320 - 400 m)
S (M, L, XL) / 17.5 cm (20 cm, 22.5 cm, 25 cm) / 7" (8", 9", 10") circumference
English
This pattern is available from lizcorke.com for £5.50.

Meaning plough in Scottish Gaelic, Treabh (pronounced “tro”) is a simple but fun sock pattern designed to show off any yarn to its best! The socks feature garter columns running up both sides of the sock, heel and leg, giving beautiful texture while still being a simple and quick knit. Knit from the toe up with a gusset and heel flap, these socks are a great mix of relaxing knit and engaging pattern – perfect for travel knitting or chilling with a film! Combine with the matching hat, cowl and fingerless mitts to stay cosy all around!

The pattern is fully written and has been tech edited and test knitted. There’s a screenshot of the pattern, and a list of the stitches used at the bottom of the photos. You will also need to know how to do a double sided cast-on like Judy’s Magic Cast-On and a stretchy bind-off like Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off.

Materials

  • 400 m (437 yds) of Eden Cottage Yarns Brimham 4 ply (85% Merino, 15% Nylon, 437 yds/100g) in Rose Campion
  • 2.5 mm (US 1.5) circular needles, 80 cm (32”) or longer or DPNs/prefered method for knitting in the round or size needed to get gauge
  • 4 stitch markers (per sock)
  • Yarn needle for sewing in ends
  • Sock blockers (optional)

Gauge

32 stitches and 44 rows in 10 cm (4”) in stocking stitch in the round.

Finished Size

Small: 17.5 cm (7”) circumference
Medium: 20 cm (8”) circumference
Large: 22.5 cm (9”) circumference
Extra Large: 25 cm (10”) circumference

The socks are designed to be worn with up to 0 - 2.5 cm (0 - 1”) of negative ease.