Stratum Socks | Knitting pattern
This exclusive design by Christine Guest was written for the Biscotte Mystery Sock Club - July 2023
The sock construction starts with working the leg and heel flap sideways, followed by creating the ankle and gusset from the top down, and finally ending with a rounded toe.
IN ADDITION TO THIS KNITTING PATTERN, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL:
The Stratum Socks knitting kit is also available HERE
YARN
- Patricknits Collection - BIS-SOCK (85% merino sw, 15% nylon; 400m/ 435 yds; 100 g), . 1 skein - Shown in Uncle Bock
NEEDLES AND ACCESSORIES
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Circular needle
LEG AND HEEL FLAP: needles of 2.25 mm; US #1; or size required to obtain gauge
FOOT: needles of 2.75 mm; US #2; or size required to obtain gauge - Tapestry needle
- Stitch Markers (2)
- Stitch Holder
SIZE
Adult M ( L )*
Height of Sock: 20 cm/ 8 in (22.5 cm/ 9 in)
Ankle Circumference: 13 cm/ 5.25 in (15 cm/ 6 in)
unstretched Foot Circumference: 18 cm / 7.25 in (20 cm/ 8 in)
Total Foot length: 20 cm/ 8 in (22.5 cm/ 9 in) or 1.25 cm/ 0.5 in less than the measured foot for a snug fit.
Toe length: 5cm/ 2 in
*Size L may require more than 100g for larger shoe sizes.
GAUGE:
30 sts & 30 rows = 10 cm / 4 in. in Garter St after blocking.
40 sts & 45 rounds = 10 cm / 4 in. in St st in round after blocking.
NOTE: The Leg section begins with a provisional Cast on, the heel flap stitches are included in this cast on.
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Customer Reviews
I really like the idea of the sideways garter stitch leg, however I modified the heel treatment, i.e.: I only knit the leg, and picked up the stitches for the gusset heel, then continued the sock as normal in the round. I'm looking forward to knitting the reverse pair, i.e.: legs and feet in blue; heels and toes in green! Thank you for an easy, relaxing and successful knit!!
This is a fun knit. I'm always looking for a unique sock pattern and I like knitting the ankle/top flat. First sock came out a little large - wide around the ankle/arch. I decreased some stitches out to the toe.
I haven’t knitted this pattern yet. I was intrigued by the alternate direction for the leg section - excellent solution to too-tight cuffs!
