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:

Type: Knitting pattern (downloadable PDF)
Construction: Toe-up with afterthought heel; knit in the round
Skill Level: Easy
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:

US 2 / 2.75 mm set of 4 double-pointed needles (or needles for preferred method in the round)

Notions:

Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn for heel placement

Gauge:

32 stitches & 36 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, blocked

Techniques Used:

Toe-up sock construction
Afterthought heel
Stranded colourwork (floral motifs)
Stockinette stitch
Ribbed cuff (k2, p2)
Customizable foot and leg lengths
Blocking

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Grieta Socks Knitting Pattern