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We're here to help you stitch sustainability into every aspect of your making.
With our carefully curated selection of non-superwash, plastic-free yarns and notions, we have everything you need to get started on your next project - and the one after that.
Here's to a wardrobe of knits we love and want to wear for years to come!
We're here to help you stitch sustainability into every aspect of your making.
With our carefully curated selection of non-superwash, plastic-free yarns and notions, we have everything you need to get started on your next project - and the one after that.
Here's to a wardrobe of knits we love and want to wear for years to come!
These cosy socks were inspired by heirlooms passed down in Izabela's family for generations - crystal vases. Crystal is more delicate than glass and is cut to create intricate designs on the surface. The lines intertwining in very geometrical, sharp patterns that are characteristic for certain types of crystal vases are reflected in these beautiful socks.
The Crystal socks are worked cuff-down, with a unique heel flap and gusset construction and an intricate twisted stitch cable panel on the instep.
Izabela Grzybek
woollentwine Corriedale Sock
This pattern is available in Making Stories Magazine Issue 10, Heirloom.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Finished foot circumference: 20 (21.25, 22.5, 23.75, 25) cm / 7.75 (8.5, 8.75, 9.25, 9.75)” – recommended to be worn with no ease.
YARN
woollentwine Corriedale Sock (100% Corriedale wool; 400 metres / 438 yards per 100g)
255 (270, 280, 295, 315) metres / 280 (295, 305, 325, 345) yards
Sample shown is knit in colourway Oxalis. Hanna Lisa wears a size 2 with 1.75 / 0.75" of negative ease.
NEEDLES
2.5 mm / US 1.5 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
This pattern uses the magic loop technique.
GAUGE
32 sts x 44 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette stitch, after blocking)
36 sts x 44 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in cable motif, after blocking)
NOTIONS
• Cable needle
• Darning needle
• Sock blockers
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Foot circumference: 20 (21.25, 22.5, 23.75, 25) cm / 7.75 (8.5, 8.75, 9.25, 9.75)”
• Leg length: 11 cm / 4.25’’ (customisable)
CONTRIBUTORS
• Model: Hanna Lisa Haferkamp
• Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
• Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano
You know how much we love a good, all-natural sock yarn - and Ovis Et Cetera's "Close" is as close to perfect as it gets. Custom-spun by John Arbon Textiles in the UK, it's a delightful blend of Devon Closewool, Exmoor Blueface and Zwartbles from sheep flocks that live close to the mill. In its undyed shape, it's a beautiful heathered grey, and when Saskia adds her dyeing magic to it, it transforms into the most gorgeous glowing jewel tones.
Close is spun with a little bit of extra twist for increased durability. It has great stitch definition and a bit of a halo, which makes it ideal for cables, texture, and soothing stockinette. Plus, it works really, really well for colorwork!
Read more about Close in "A closer look at Close, our new all-natural sock yarn".
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