Solace Socks by Enikö Balogh

Solace Socks

Knitting
April 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
36 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in Colorwork
US 0 - 2.0 mm
US 1 - 2.25 mm
328 - 437 yards (300 - 400 m)
1, (2), 3
English
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Solace Socks are designed for simplicity and comfort, inspired by the calming repetition of basic stitches and solid colors. Featuring uncomplicated colorwork on the legs and subtle texture on the instep, these socks offer warmth without unnecessary fuss.

Please note, the pattern is written for magic loop method, but you can use DPNs.

Size
1, (2), 3

Finished circumference
Approx. 19-20, (21-22), 23-24 cm /7.5-8, (8.25-8.75), 9-9.5 inches.

Shoe size
EU 36-37, (38-39), 41-42 | US 5.5-6.5, (7.5-8.5), 10-11 women’s

Yarn
Fingering weight sock yarns (approx. 425 m / 100 g).

The sample socks are knitted from Nurja Merino Sock (75 % merino wool, 25 % polyamide, 425 m / 465 yds / 100 g), colorways Kalkiitti (grayish white) and Ruoste (CC2, rust) with Skein Queen Crush in the colorway Asphalt (CC1)

Yardage
Size 1 MC 65 g (275 m / 300 yds), CC1 18 g (77 m / 85 yds), CC 2 6-7 g (28 m / 30 yds)
Size 2 MC 70 g (295 m / 325 yds), CC1 20 g (85 m / 94 yds), CC 2 6-7 g (28 m / 30 yds)
Size 3 MC 80 g (340 m / 370 yds), CC1 24-25 g (105 m / 115yds), CC 2 7-8 g (30 m / 35 yds)

Needles
2 mm (US 0) and 2.25 mm (US 1) circular needles 80-100 cm.

Notions
Darning needle, stitch markers.

Gauge
36 sts x 38 rnds = 10 cm/4 inches for colorwork on2.25 mm (US 1)
36 sts x 42 rnds = 10 cm/4 inches for the texture knit on 2.00 mm(US 0)

Techniques and other notes
Longtail Cast On.
Cuff down.
Twisted rib.
Colorwork.
In the round, magic loop (you can use DPNs).
French heel.
Kitchener stitch bind off (grafting).