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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!
Dancing Sunlight Socks are charming, timeless socks, reminiscent of a typical Bavarian-style of knitwear. They are inspired by traditional knitting patterns used for Bavarian costumes. These garments are kept as precious heirlooms and handed from one generation to the next. Hopefully, everyone – whether knitting or receiving such a pair of socks - may regard them as an heirloom and one day turn them to a coming generation.
The socks are knitted from the cuff down. The Dancing Sunlight Pattern is a pattern of twisted stitches, 1/1 cables, and a small lace pattern which runs around the leg and over the instep. The heel is worked as a French Heel with a reinforced heel flap in slip-stitch pattern and a small edging in garter stitch, which ensures a perfect rounded fit. The socks are for adventurous beginners but they are also an enjoyable project for experienced knitters who like to add some ‘icing on the cake techniques’ to their knitting knowledge.
Barbara von Stieglitz
Garthenor Organic Snowdonia Sock
This listing is for the single PDF pattern. You'll get an email with a download link immediately after purchase.
If you're interested in the pattern in print form, check out Making Stories Magazine Issue 10, Heirloom - that's where it first got published!
High twist worsted-spun Romney and Hebridean make up the most beautiful and very deliberately designed natural sock yarn that comes in a range of gorgeous undyed and dyed shades.
Please note: The new batch of Snowdonia Sock is dyed on a darker base than before. Some of the colorways have the same names, but are darker than the same colorways purchased before November 2023.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Finished foot circumference: 20 (21.25, 22.5, 23.75, 25) cm / 7.75 (8.25, 8.75, 9.25, 9.75)”
YARN
Garthenor Organic, Snowdonia Sock (75% Romney, 25% Hebridean Wool; 200 metres / 219 yards per 50 g)
MC: 190 (220, 260, 315, 360) metres / 210 (245, 285, 350, 395) yards
CC: 45 (55, 70, 85, 100) metres / 50 (65, 80, 95, 110) yards
Sample shown is knitted in colourways Bala (MC), and Juniper (CC). Hanna Lisa wears a size 2 with 1.75 / 0.75" of negative ease.
NEEDLES
2.25 mm / US 1 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. To use double-pointed needles, divide sts between 4 needles, and rearrange sts accordingly to accommodate the pattern.
GAUGE
30 sts x 48 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in charted pattern, after blocking)
NOTIONS
• Blocking tools (sock blockers, optional)
• Cable needle (optional)
• Darning needle
• Removable stitch marker
• Tape measure
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Foot circumference: 20 (21.25, 22.5, 23.75, 25) cm / 7.75 (8.25, 8.75, 9.25, 9.75)”
• Leg length: 15 cm / 6”, customisable for any length
CONTRIBUTORS
• Model: Hanna Lisa Haferkamp
• Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
• Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano
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