Allium cepa

Peel back the layers, stitch by stitch with this delightful sock pattern!

The Allium cepa sock pattern is designed for knitters seeking a relaxed and enjoyable project to work on. This charming sock pattern is crafted cuff-down, making it easy to customize the length to fit your preferences. The design features stunning onion-like cables that beautifully contrast with reverse stockinette stitch, offering both texture and visual interest in your knitted socks.

The detailed instructions are tailored for the magic loop technique on a long circular needle, making it accessible for knitters who prefer this method. However, you can easily adapt the pattern for traditional double-pointed needles (dpns) to suit your knitting style.

Available Sizes: Small, Medium, and Large.

Finished circumference: 8.25 inches (21 cm), 9 inches (22 cm), or 9.5 inches (24 cm), accommodating a variety of foot sizes.

Yarn Recommendations: For the best results, use Aara Yarn Tuuma, which is made of 80% merino wool and 20% nylon, providing warmth and durability (300 m/100 g). The stunning sample is shown in the lovely color Karri, but feel free to choose another sport weight yarn that catches your eye. You'll need just 1 skein, but keep in mind that the exact yardage will depend on the length of your foot.

Needles Required: Use US 2 (2.5 mm) circular needles, or dpns, depending on your preference. Remember to adjust your needle size as necessary to achieve the correct gauge for your project.

Gauge Information: Achieve a gauge of 13 stitches x 19 rounds equaling 2x2 inches (5x5 cm) in reverse stockinette stitch worked in the round (after blocking) for the perfect fit.

Additional Supplies: Don't forget to gather essential tools such as 1 stitch marker, a cable needle, and a tapestry needle to complete your knitting kit.

Embrace the soothing repetitive motions of this pattern and add a unique pair of socks to your wardrobe with the Allium cepa pattern today!