Dark and Deep Socks

$5.00

Inspired by the deep forests of our imaginations—from the dark woods of Sleepy Hollow to the Black Forest of the Grimms’ fairytales—this sock pattern features two leaves intricately woven into 2x2 ribbing.

Inspired by the deep forests of our imaginations—from the dark woods of Sleepy Hollow to the Black Forest of the Grimms’ fairytales—this sock pattern features two leaves intricately woven into 2x2 ribbing.

I designed this pattern to be an addictive, quick knit for Soctober 2020, perfect for Sock Clubs and Sock Sets.

Sizes 

1: 56 Stitches - 8”-9” foot circumference 
2: 64 Stitches - 9”-10” foot circumference 
3: 72 Stitches - 10”-11” foot circumference

Gauge 

US 1/2.25 mm - Approx. 8-9 stitches per inch in stockinette.

Sample shown in Size 2, knit on US 1.

Socks have negative ease with plenty of stretch to ensure a snug fit while still pulling easily over the heel.

Yarn 

You’ll need one (1) 100 g skein of fingering weight yarn.

Techniques

  • Knit stitches

  • Purl stitches

  • Lace

  • Invisible grafting (aka. Kitchener stitch)