Also available as a kit from the KDD shop

Catharine Macaulay

A classic textured sock for a classy eighteenth-century radical

This pattern is currently exclusive to KDD’s Bluestocking Club.

Yarn
John Arbon Exmoor Sock 4ply (60% Exmoor Blueface 20% Corriedale, 10% Zwartbles, 10% Nylon; 200m / 219yds per 50g skein)
2x 50g skeins in shade Mizzle

Needles and notions
Two below gauge-size circular needle(s) (any length) for cast on
Gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences
Above gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences
Spare gauge-size circular needle(s) for holding stitches
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

Gauge
32 sts and 40 rounds to 10cm / 4in over stockinette on gauge-size needle(s)
Use 2.5mm needle as a starting point for swatching (noting that this twisted stitch pattern has a smaller gauge than standard stockinette, with a natural a tendency to draw in).

Sizes
Two sizes, S and L, to fit adult foot with 18-19 (20.5-21.5) cm / 7-7½ (8-8½) in circumference. Foot length is fully adjustable within the pattern. Pay attention to your round gauge, as you’ll use this to measure the finished length of the foot.

Socks generally fit well with at least 2.5cm / 1in negative ease, both widthwise and lengthwise. If you are unsure, measure the circumference and length of a sock that fits you, or if you are knitting as a gift and don’t know the recipient’s foot size, this table may be helpful.

This sock’s simple to work stitch pattern - with its pleasing appearance that in turns looks either scaled or smocked - can be found in Norah Gaughan’s Twisted Stitch sourcebook.