Inspired by lush gardens and mossy stones these beautifully textured socks, designed by Enda Taylor, feature a diamond cable and basket stitch pattern. The socks are worked from the cuff down, starting with 2x2 ribbing at the cuff, which transitions into a cable pattern and a basket stitch pattern down...
For those who have mastered basic knitting techniques and are ready to expand their skills. Patterns may introduce slightly more complex techniques and patterns, such as shaping, increasing, decreasing or working multiple colors or easy lace patterns. The yarn weight may vary, and the patterns might introduce working with double-pointed needles or circular needles. Patterns will help knitters gain confidence and experience with new techniques while still working within a manageable level of difficulty.
Inspired by lush gardens and mossy stones these beautifully textured socks, designed by Enda Taylor, feature a diamond cable and basket stitch pattern. The socks are worked from the cuff down, starting with 2x2 ribbing at the cuff, which transitions into a cable pattern and a basket stitch pattern down the leg. A garter stitch heel flap is then worked, and the foot of the sock is knitted in stockinette stitch and basket stitch. Ambleside Sock is a great project for more experienced sock knitters looking for a textured pair of socks in our luxury eco-friendly yarn Amble.
Amble is a fingering-weight yarn specially designed for sock knitting. It is made from a blend of machine washable Merino wool and alpaca for comfort, and recycled nylon for strength. The Merino wool and alpaca fibres have been treated using an eco-friendly alternative to the superwash process, which makes this project truly something you can be proud of.
The Fibre Co. Amble (60% Merino wool, 30% Masham wool, 10% mohair, 216 m (236 yd) per 100 g hank) in shade Helvellyn – 1 (2, 2) hanks.
The photographs show the socks in the shade Helvellyn.
1 (2, 3)
Finished foot circumference: 23 (25, 28) cm [9 (10, 11) in]
2.5mm (US 1) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
Cable needle
Stitch markers
Amble Yarn: Eco-Friendly Sock Knitters’ Delight Some yarns begin with inspiration from a place. Here at The Fibre Co., we are often inspired by our environment, which is reflected in yarns such as Cumbria. Whereas some yarns begin...
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