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Introducing our Toe Up Unisex Socks pattern, designed for knitting enthusiasts seeking a unique challenge! These stylish socks are crafted using medium to heavy fingering weight yarn and feature a captivating Japanese stitch pattern known for its intricate design and minimal stretch. To ensure a perfect fit and comfort, we have added extra stitches during the heel turn and prior to working the heel flap, making these socks both functional and fashionable.
Written specifically for two circular needles, this sock pattern can also be easily adapted to be worked on double-pointed needles (dpns) or using the magic loop technique. Included in the pattern are both detailed written instructions and helpful charts, ensuring that knitters of all skill levels can follow along with ease.
Yarn Requirements: This pattern requires approximately 375 (400, 400, 500) yards / 343 (366, 366, 457) meters of any Merino-Cashmere-Nylon (MCN) blend fingering weight yarn with a gauge of 8 stitches per inch. Finding the perfect yarn is essential for achieving the desired softness and durability.
Sample Yarn Used: For our sample sock, we used Zen Yarn Garden ‘Serenity 20’, a luxurious blend with 400 yards / 366 meters of 70% Merino, 20% Cashmere, and 10% Nylon, weighing 4 oz / 113 grams per skein. We chose the delightful Toffee Crunch shade, perfectly complementing any wardrobe.
Skills Required: This pattern will help you enhance your knitting repertoire, as we cover the following skills:
- Increasing and decreasing stitches
- Knitting in the round
- Short rows and wrap & turn techniques
- Incorporating lace patterns
- Following charts and written instructions
- Blocking techniques for a professional finish
Alternative Yarn Suggestions: If you're looking for other excellent yarn options, consider these fantastic alternatives:
- Handmaiden Fine Yarns ‘Cashbah’, featuring 355 yards / 325 meters of 80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, and 10% Nylon, available in a 4.06 oz / 115 grams skein.
- Indigodragonfly ‘MCN Sock’, which offers 375 yards / 343 meters of an 80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, and 10% Nylon blend, also weighing 4.06 oz / 115 grams per skein.
- String Theory Hand Dyed Yarn ‘Caper Sock’, a great choice with 400 yards / 366 meters of 80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, and 10% Nylon, weighing 4 oz / 113 grams per skein.
Whether you're an experienced knitter or just starting your sock-making journey, our Toe Up Unisex Socks pattern will provide you with an enjoyable knitting experience while helping you create beautiful, functional socks that you can wear or gift to loved ones. Download the pattern today and embark on your next knitting adventure!
