Balsam Point Socks by Kerri Blumer

Balsam Point Socks

Knitting
March 2022
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
33 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette St
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
315 - 450 yards (288 - 411 m)
XS (S, M, L)
English
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Balsam Point Socks feature a geometric design that’s reminiscent of a colorwork pattern. You’ll create the angled stitches with 1x1 twists that don’t need a cable needle! After working through the patterned cuff, you’ll sail smoothly through the rest in meditative stockinette. Choose a solid or semi solid yarn to best show off the twisted stitches - try out the included “mini swatch” tip to confirm your color choice!

This pattern assumes knowledge of basic sock construction. Both charts and written directions are provided for all stitch patterns. A video tutorial link is included for the 1x1 twists without a cable needle used to create the geometric pattern.

Suggested Yarn: Ewetopia Wisco Sock, or other fingering weight yarn that knits to gauge

Sizes: XS (S, M, L) to fit lower leg circumference up to 10½ (11¾, 13¼, 14½)” / 26 (30, 33.5, 37) cm
(Measure around your lower calf area, where the top of your sock cuff would sit)

Yarn Requirements: 315 (360, 405, 450) yds / 288 (329, 370, 411) m

Gauge: 33 sts and 44 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette St

Needles and Notions: US 1 / 2.25 mm and US 2 / 2.75 mm DPNs, stitch marker, stitch holder, tapestry needle