This pattern started years ago when I was first really starting to experiment with both sock design and using self-striping and gradient yarns. I liked how the various gradients worked up when knit on the bias, rather than just plain gradients and stripes, but it never quite came together in a way I really wanted.

After dusting off my notes a few years later, I came up with the rough construction of what I ended up calling Gauntlet Socks because of how they looked at the top of the cuff; that is, shaped—to my mind—like a gauntlet out of something like Lord of the Rings. (And yes, I am that much of a nerd)! I also decided that instead of working them in a gradient (although that is absolutely an option), I wanted to see how they would work up in a solid or semi-solid. And when I got the chance to try out Lichen and Lace’s 80/20 Sock, well, yes please!

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Pattern Notes:

These socks are knit from the cuff down, worked on the bias for the leg and instep. The heel is knit in short rows with garter stitch, and the toe is seamed with grafting (Kitchener Stitch). Since these socks are knit on the bias, when you begin the leg, the ribbing pattern will begin to distort - please don’t worry, this is an expected part of the pattern!

This pattern has written instructions,only. This pattern also has an accessible large print option that is compatible with screen-reading software.

The large print option is done in a sans-serif font with a minimum 24 pt font size, and all pictures included have alt-text enabled for screen-readers.

Copies available through Cast On Magazine only include sizes S and L.

Techniques Used:

• decreases: k2tog, ssk, cdd
• increases: m1l, m1r, kfb, kfbf
• long tail cast on
• working small circumferences in the round
• long-tail cast on
• wrap and turn short rows
• grafting (kitchener stitch)

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