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We're on a year-end shipping break - shipping will resume on Jan 6. The webshop is open though, and we're available via email!
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!
It's no secret that Hanna Lisa adores knitting - and wearing - socks. The "Not-So-Vanilla Vanilla Socks" are the perfect canvas for showing off that gorgeous hand-dyed skein of yarn you've had in your stash forever, or for your first foray into all-natural sock yarns.
The pattern is graded to 5 sizes and comes with measuring instructions and a little calculation exercise to ensure the perfect, snug fit on your own foot. They're knit toe-up with a Fleegle's Heel - Hanna Lisa's absolute favorite heel to fit a medium-to-high instep.
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woollentwine Corriedale Sock
This listing is for the single PDF pattern. You'll get an email with a download link immediately after purchase.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Finished foot circumference: 17 (18, 19, 20.25, 21.25) cm / 6.75 (7, 7.5, 8, 8.5)” - recommended to be worn with 15% negative ease at the ball of your foot.
Foot length is customizable; I recommend a foot length with about 10% of negative ease. Leg length is customizable.
YARN
woollentwine Corriedale Sock (100% Corriedale, 400 meters / 437 yards per 100 g / 3.5 oz)
1 skein or 400 meters / 437 yards of Fingering weight yarn
Sample shown is knit in colourway Winter Blossom.
NEEDLES
2 mm / US 0 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. You can of course also work it on mini circulars or DPNs!
GAUGE
34 sts x 48 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette stitch, after blocking)
NOTIONS
• Darning needle
• 1 stitch marker
• Tape measure
SKILLS
Increasing, decreasing
• Foot circumference: 17 (18, 19, 20.25, 21.25) cm / 6.75 (7, 7.5, 8, 8.5)”
• Leg length: Customizable
Designer: Hanna Lisa Haferkamp / Making Stories
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Photographer: David Schreiber / Making Stories
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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