Intersections Socks, originally published in Laine Magazine’s ‘52 Weeks of Socks’, are a cozy exploration of texture. The sample yarn is a commercially available sock yarn with a price point that knitters will hopefully find accessible. The all over cable pattern represents the intersections and crossing paths that infuse and enrich our lives. The texture of our individual experiences comes together with intention to form a Community. Individually, the ways in which we identify ourselves crossover and move and change; draw together and pull apart. Within the Community are real and virtual spaces where we assemble...that is where the magic happens. We spark; we bloom; we grow. Intersections…I’ll meet you there.
Sock Construction: Toe-up, basic gusset heel, cable patterned instep and leg, ribbed cuff
Sample Yarn (pictured): 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins of Patons ‘Kroy Socks’ 4-ply (75% superwash merino, 25% nylon, 166 yds / 152 m in 50 g), colorway Flax. Choose 300 (330, 365, 400) yds/275 (302, 334, 366) m of a heavy fingering /sport weight yarn. A rounded 3 or 4 ply yarn will make the cables stand out and provide durability.
Gauge: 30 sts and 43 rounds in 4” (10 cm) of stockinette stitch on larger needles, after blocking
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) with 7.5 (8.5, 9.5, 10.5) in / 19 (21.5, 24, 26.25) cm finished circumference. When choosing size, at least 1-1.5”/2.5-4 cm of negative ease is recommended.
Sample shown is size 2 for a US Women’s Shoe Size 7 with 9” (26 cm) foot length, 2” (5 cm) cuff. Foot, leg, and cuff can be knit to fit. Adding length will increase the yardage needed.
Needles & Notions: 32 in (80 cm) circular needles in US 1/2.25mm (for sock cuff) and US 1.5/2.5mm (for sock body) for Magic Loop, or needles for preferred method, cable needle (optional*), tapestry needle, scissors.
This pattern is written for the Magic Loop Method, knitting one sock at a time on a single circular needle. Needles are referred to as N1 and N2. Adjust the instructions to your preferred method (DPNs, 2 circulars, two at a time, etc.).
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