Ringwood Socks

Discover the delightful Ringwood Sock pattern, featuring two versatile styles: knit your socks from cuff down or toe up! Perfectly crafted for beginner sock knitters, this pattern includes clear instructions for a traditional gusset and slip stitch heel, making it an ideal project to develop your sock-making skills. The design incorporates a simple yet engaging texture that works beautifully with solid, semi-solid, and variegated yarns, adding uniqueness to each pair you create.

These lovely socks are knitted in one seamless piece in the round on double-pointed needles, ensuring a smooth crafting experience. Comprehensive instructions guide you through the Kitchener stitch technique to close the toe for the cuff-down version, and a stretchy cast-off for the toe-up version, ensuring a perfect fit and finish to your handmade socks.

The inspiration for these charming socks comes from my Grandmother’s signature stitch. Though she wasn't a sock knitter, she was a master at crafting mittens and gloves with the local Ringwood stitch pattern. Ringwood, located about 20 miles from my childhood home, was historically known for its cottage industry that specialized in knitting gloves using this distinctive stitch pattern during Victorian times. Embrace the heritage of this beautiful technique and create your own cozy socks that pay homage to traditional craftsmanship with the Ringwood Sock pattern!