Introducing the Adventure Socks!
Hello, magic maker!
It’s been a minute. But I’m thrilled to pop in here to say there’s a new pattern in the store for something warm, toasty, perfect for winter…
Okay, they’re socks. Toe-up socks. With waffle texture and gusset heels and just enough pattern interest to keep you paying attention but not so much you can’t knit while watching Castle. (Or your own favourite show. You do you.)
Presenting the Adventure Socks pattern!
Cover for the Adventure Socks knitting pattern by Talena Winters, a waffle-texture toe-up sock. Project Level: Intermediate.
This pattern is perfect for tucking into hiking boots and hitting the trail, or keeping your feet toasty while you dive into your latest read.
AND!
It’s got low vision accessible formats! Get it in large print screen reader accessible PDF, ePUB, or standard PDF formats, all from a single purchase!
Feast your eyes on these details:
Using a provisional cast on like Magic Cast On or Turkish Cast On at the toe means no grafting later! Easily shape the toes using raglan-style increases on the edges while knitting in the round.
Use short row shaping to produce a gusset heel at just the right foot length for a perfect fit.
The waffle texture is an easy four-stitch, four-row repeat that captures a little extra warmth while providing textural interest—as well as a little more interest for the knitter.
Finish with an inch (or more) of one-by-one ribbing for a stretchy cuff that won’t fall down, then bind off with either Sewn Rib Bind Off or Super-Stretchy Bind Off for a smooth, professional edge.
Put it all together for a pair of snug-as-bug feet on yourself or some lucky person you love!
While I made my sample in a variegated yarn, this would also be a great pattern for solids to really show off that waffle texture.
The pattern is available in three sizes, from Youth/Adult Small (8.5-inch or 21.5-cm instep circumference) up to Adult Large (11-inch or 28-cm instep circumference.)
What are you waiting for? Go get yours and cast on your next knitting adventure today!
Or you can add it to your Ravelry queue here: Add on Ravelry.
Knowing which knitting increase to use when will help you level up your craft and produce stunning results with both fabric shaping and textural surface interest. So join me as we demystify three knitted increases that you’ll be able to use for nearly any project.