Mossy Trail socks
These socks were inspired by the many mossy trails in the woods by my home in Maine. They feature easy to knit moss stitch for the cuffs, with trails of moss stitch that intersect in a diamond pattern down the legs and instep. Eye of Partridge stitch is used for the heel flaps to continue the textural, mossy look. This is a light texture, solid color sock that is a great addition to your knitted sock wardrobe. You can work the trail pattern from a chart or written out directions as you prefer.
This pattern is appropriate for intermediate knitters familiar with knitting socks. The socks are worked in the round, on dpns, from the cuff down, though if you are adept at magic loop you will find it easy to adapt to that technique as well. The pattern is four pages long and includes both charts ad written directions for those charts.
Sizes:
Adult S (M, L) to fit foot circumferences of approximately 7 3/4 (9, 10 1/4) in/ 19.5( 23, 26) cm. Designed with 1 inch/ 2.5 cm of negative ease.
Finished Measurements:
Circumference (unstretched): 6 3/4 (8, 9 1/4) in/ 17 (20.5, 23.5) cm.
Leg Height: 7 in/ 17.75 cm (adjustable).
Gauge: 30 sts and 44 rows/ 4 in/ 10 cm over moss stitch pattern in the round. *Be sure to read the exact directions for how to work the moss stitch as given in the pattern since there is some variation in what knitters consider “moss stitch”.*
What You Need:
- Louisiana Yarn Guys Treme Sock; (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon 400 yds/ 100 g skein) or other fingering weight yarn. Shown in color “Mauve”. Exact yardage depends on foot length knit. For a 9 3/4 in/ 24.75 cm foot (a U.S. woman’s size 9) you need 314 (371, 428) yds/ 287 (339, 391) m.
- One set of dpns, in size required to obtain gauge. I used US #1/ 2.25 mm. You may need a size or two above or below that.
- One stitch marker.
- Tapestry needle to weave in ends.
Tech Editing by Tabitha’s Heart
Photography by J.D. Stylos.
Yarn available from Louisiana Yarn Guys.
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