Promontory

$7.00

Inspired by the limestone blocks of Promontory Point in Hyde Park, Chicago, the Promontory socks are knit in the round from the cuff down and feature a contrast color German short row heel and a simple wedge toe. A 2x2 rib cuff precedes a geometric stranded colorwork motif.

This pattern was published in collaboration with Fiber Friends Studios.

Also available for purchase on Ravelry.

Inspired by the limestone blocks of Promontory Point in Hyde Park, Chicago, the Promontory socks are knit in the round from the cuff down and feature a contrast color German short row heel and a simple wedge toe. A 2x2 rib cuff precedes a geometric stranded colorwork motif.

This pattern was published in collaboration with Fiber Friends Studios.

Also available for purchase on Ravelry.

SIZES
1 (2, 3)

Recommended ease: 1-2” / 2.5-5 cm of negative ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Leg circumference: 7( 8, 9)” / 18 (20.5, 23 cm)
Leg length (adjustable): 5.5” / 14 cm
Foot length (adjustable): 7.75 (9, 10.25)” / 20 (23, 26) cm

MATERIALS
Yarn: John Arbon Textiles Exmoor Sock 4ply (60% Exmoor Blueface / 20% Corriedale / 10% Zwartbles / 10% Nylon); 218 yds / 200 m per 50 g skein.
C1: Whortleberries (wild blueberries), 1 (1, 2) skeins
C2: Mizzle (light rain), 1 (1, 1) skein
OR
C1: 164 (202, 262) yds / 150 (185, 240) m fingering weight yarn for largest size
C2: 125 (135, 145) yds / 115 (124, 133) m fingering weight yarn for largest size

Needles: US 1.5 / 2.5 mm DPNs or circular needles (at least 32” / 80 cm for magic loop), US 1 / 2.25 mm DPNs or circular needles (at least 32” / 80 cm for magic loop).

Notions: 3 stitch markers (including 1 unique BOR marker), tapestry needle.

GAUGE:
32 sts x 34 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in stranded colorwork in the round, after blocking.

32 sts x 40 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette in the round, after blocking.