Against the Grain Socks

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Calling all intrepid beginning sock knitters! Using a basic top-down, heel-flap-and-gusset construction, the Against the Grain socks are the perfect blend of easy but interesting knitting. Using just knits and purls, you can take your basic vanilla socks up a notch to create visually compelling zigzags that look great on men or women. The pattern includes charts easy enough for anyone to follow with written instructions as a safety net if needed.

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Skills 
Knitting in the round, simple knits and purls

Sizes (to fit foot circumference)

  • XS: 6”/15 cm

  • S: 7”/18 cm

  • M: 8”/20 cm

  • L: 9”/23 cm

Sample shown in Size M.

Yarn (includes 15% buffer)

  • XS: 300 yards/275 m

  • S: 325 yards/300 m

  • M: 350 yards/320 m

  • L: 400 yards/365 m

Sample shown in Sweet Paprika Designs Allegretto (70% SW merino, 20% bamboo, 10% nylon), 450 yds/366 m per 115 g, colorway Aurora

Blocked Gauge 
32 stitches and 44 rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette in the round

Tools

  • 1 stitch marker

  • Tapestry needle

Needles 
US 1 (2.25-mm) needles for knitting socks, or size needed to obtain gauge

Social Media 
Please post your finished socks on social media with #AgainstTheGrainSocks and #KinoKnits. Please also tag @kinoknits.