Rook Socks
Rook Socks
So much yummy, squishy texture packed into a simple sock! This beautiful basketweave pattern is easily memorized and makes for a fun and relaxing knit. This pattern is graphic enough to stand out against your most speckled sock yarns. Grab your favourite skein and cast on!
Size
Adult small(medium, large). Approx 6.75 (7.5, 8)” circumference, unstretched. Leg and Foot lengths vary depending on knitter’s preference. Motif is very stretchy to fit a wide variety of sizes.
Gauge
18 stitches and 26 rounds = 2” square in pattern after blocking.
Yarn
1 skein of sock yarn. Speckled sample is knit in Tanis Fiber Arts PureWash Sock, 113g = 420yds. Blue Sample is knit in The Blue Brick Killarney Sock.
Needles
Set of 4, 2.25mm (US 1) dpns or needles for working small circumferences in the round in size needed to obtain gauge.
Additional Tools and Materials
Tapestry needle, stitch markers.
Pattern also available on Ravelry.
Designing with a colourful and dynamic colourway like this month’s Patina brings with it a particular set of challenges. My aim is always to highlight the tones in the yarn without distracting from the motifs in my design. I needed just the right balance of texture and lace. A crisp, graphic motif, fun to knit with stunning results!
This pattern was originally published as part of the 2013 TFA Year In Colour Club.