Fancy Folk Socks by Catie Robbins

Fancy Folk Socks

Knitting
February 2025
Fiction Fiber 100% Organic Merino Sock
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
36 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in See chart for Ankle Section
US 2 - 2.75 mm
200 - 250 yards (183 - 229 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available for $8.00 USD buy it now

ABOUT

The handsome texture of Miss Maggie May Merriweather’s Fancy Folk Socks is uniquely designed to provide warmth and delight while lolling in the daisy meadows and wandering the prairie in reverie. Work them up in the wool of any wild beast of gentle temperment. With this humble design, you’ll have the
whole town oggling your ankles!

SIZING
The pattern instructions include two width options, size 64 st and size 68 sts, and is written for any foot length ranging from 7.5”-10.” Modifications are provided for any other foot length.

Modifications for length take place following row 108, where Optional Size Check is noted in pattern instructions.

Sample Size

The model in the sample (white sock) wears the size 64st. Foot measurements: 9.25” from heel to end of big toe. Circumference of foot at widest point: 8.5”

ERRATA

  • Cable needle (1) in size 2 US or any small gauge cable needle
  • Stitchmarkers (8)
  • Unique stitchmarker (1) for BOR

CHART & WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS

The entire project can be done using the chart or written instructions alone.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
Detailed instructions included for all.

  • Cables
  • Centered Double Decreases (s2kpo & s2ppo)

SOCK CONSTRUCTION

Short Row Heel: Wrap & Turn method with Pick-Ups

STORY
This pattern also includes epistolary passages from the fictional pattern designer, Miss Maggie May Merriweather, and grumpy townsman, Horace Graves Sr.