North Carolina

Explore the beauty of North Carolina, “From the mountains to the sea,” with this stunning sock knitting pattern! The design is worked top down, featuring clever short rows on the leg and dropped stitches on the foot, which beautifully mimic the shape of the mountains and rolling hills that North Carolina is known for.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Available Sizes: S (M, L) — Fits Women’s US sizes 5-7½ (8-10, 10½+)

Measurements:

Circumference: 7 (8, 9)” / 17.8 (20.3, 22.9) cm

Gauge:

32 stitches x 40 rows = 4” / 10cm square in stockinette stitch, worked in the round

Materials Required:

Yarn:

Color 1-2 (cuff): 15 (17, 19) yds / 13.7 (15.5, 17.4)m

Colors 3-8: 23 (26, 29) yds / 21 (23.8, 26.5)m

Color 9 (top of heel): 28 (31, 34) yds / 25.6 (28.3, 31.1)m

Color 10 (bottom of heel): 32 (35, 39) yds / 29.3 (32, 35.7)m

Color 11 (light green): 23 (26, 29) yds / 21 (23.8, 26.5)m

Color 12: 1½ (2, 2½) yds / 1.4 (1.8, 2.3)m

Color 13 (sand): 3 (4, 5) yds / 2.7 (3.7, 4.6)m

Color 14 (toe): 15 (17, 19) yds / 13.7 (15.5, 17.4)m

Total yarn requirement: approximately 270.5 (305, 340.5) yds / 247.3 (278.9, 311.4) m

Needles: Use Size US 1 [2.25 mm]

Notions Required: A yarn needle and 2 stitch markers will be needed to complete this project.

This North Carolina-inspired sock knitting pattern is perfect for intermediate knitters looking to enhance their skills and create a beautiful pair of socks that celebrate the natural landscape of this vibrant state. Whether you are gifting them or keeping them for yourself, these unique socks will surely evoke a sense of connection to the great outdoors. Happy knitting!

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