Grieta Socks Knitting Pattern
Grieta Socks Knitting Pattern
The Grieta Socks are a charming and colorful toe-up sock project, combining comfort, creativity, and a pop of floral fun. Designed by Cathy Carron, these socks feature a simple stockinette structure with vibrant stranded colorwork floral bands and an afterthought heel. They are ideal for knitters ready to explore toe-up construction, stranded motifs, and personalized sock fit.
Product Details:
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Type: Knitting pattern (downloadable PDF)
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Construction: Toe-up with afterthought heel; knit in the round
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Skill Level: Easy
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Language: English
Size Chart & Measurements:
| Size | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foot/Leg Circumference | 7" / 17.5 cm | 8.75" / 22 cm | 10.5" / 26.5 cm |
| Foot Length | Customizable | Customizable | Customizable |
| Leg Length (sample) | 7.5" / 19.5 cm | 7.5" / 19.5 cm | 7.5" / 19.5 cm |
Yarn Requirements:
Amano Duna (60% Organic Cotton, 40% Alpaca; 218 yds / 200 m per 50g)
Main Colour (MC): #2603 Dune – 2 hanks
Contrast Colour 1 (CC1): #2617 Moor – 1 hank
Contrast Colour 2 (CC2): #2612 Horizons – 1 hank
Needle Sizes:
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US 2 / 2.75 mm set of 4 double-pointed needles (or needles for preferred method in the round)
Notions:
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Stitch marker
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Tapestry needle
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Waste yarn for heel placement
Gauge:
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32 stitches & 36 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, blocked
Techniques Used:
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Toe-up sock construction
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Afterthought heel
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Stranded colourwork (floral motifs)
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Stockinette stitch
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Ribbed cuff (k2, p2)
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Customizable foot and leg lengths
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Blocking