Garter Rib Socks
Published December 30, 2007 by cheryl
Pattern: Garter Rib Socks, from “Sensational Knitted Socks” by Charlene Schurch
Yarn: Plain & Fancy Sheep & Wool Co. Sport-weight yarn, color “Primary”. Sadly, this yarn is only available at fiber festivals.
Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) DPNs
Gauge: 7 stitches and 11 rows per inch in stockinette stitch. About 13 rows per inch in garter rib.
Size: Custom knitted to measurements, but pretty close to the pattern’s specifications for men’s size 8 - partly because of the larger stitch gauge and stretchiness of the ribbing, and partly to get negative ease. See specifics below.
Modifications: Used the star toe (directions are in the book) instead of the suggested wedge toe for this pattern.
Notes:
Actual foot measurements:
- Foot circumference: 9.5″
- Ankle circumference: 9″
- Total foot length: 10.25″
- Heel height 2.5″.
Details:
- Cast on 56 stitches
- Worked 16 rounds for the cuff
- Worked total leg length of 6.5″ (74 rounds from beginning, including the cuff)
- Knitted 34 rows for the heel flap (2.5″)
- Heel-to-toe length of 8.25″ (total of 90 rounds from heel turn)
- Star toe
Filed under Finished Objects, Knitting
Cabled Sheep lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she enjoys knitting and munching veggies out of the garden.
Hmm… You’ve reminded me that I have a skein of Plain & Fancy…
I love those socks! I’m also sad that Plain & Fancy is so hard to come by. . .next year, it’s Estes Park for sure!
Another fan of the yarn from the Estes Park Wool Festival. You can reach Grayce Aggen of Plain & Fancy Sheep & Wool Company for additional yarn at 903-836-2406 or e-mail her at KGAggen@aol.com. If you remember what type and color of yarn you want they will ship…I asked at the festival since I knew I would want more.