On Piste Socks
It may be Spring, but the ski season lasts well into early Summer... celebrate those final days of well-groomed ski runs and sipping cocoa by the fire with twisted-stitch cables and a hint of garter stitch. Whether you knit your On Piste Socks as ankle socks (as shown here) or full mid-calf length, you’ll be ready to hit the trails.
Yarn
You’ll need one (1) approx. 100 g skein of fingering weight yarn.
Sample shown in: Woolberry Fiber Co. Berry Sock Set. 80% SW Merino/20% Nylon. 480 yd/120 g. Colorway: Snowed In. Only the main skein is used in this sample.
Needles & Notions
US 1/2.25 mm - 32” Circular for magic loop or preferred sock needles.
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Gauge
US 1/2.25 mm - Approx. 7-8 sts x 12 rows per inch in stockinette (unblocked).
Sizes
1 (2, 3) to fit foot circumference of approximately 8-9” (9-10”, 10-11”)
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.
Approximate Yardage
250 - 350 yds.
