Collection: *Socks in Between*

Birgit Freyer's second collection of sock patterns in her Matrix style!

The collection *Socks in Between* consists of 6 patterns for 2-colored socks in Matrix style patterns - an easy-to-knit slip stitch cable technique. The special feature of these models is that each of the used colors will alternatingly be the prominent color.

The collection comes with some workshops for knitting socks. The patterns are charted.

Please note: Instructions for heel and toe are not included; these are worked according to your preference.

Content:

6 sock patterns
Workshop: color arrangement
Workshop: cable knitting without cable needle
Workshop: cuff with double rolled edge
Workshop: knitting socks toe up
Workshop: elastic bind-off

What skills are you going to need and what will you get

The collection (a pdf file) contains 26 pages: an introduction to the Matrix technique, the pattern part and several tutorials (workshops) about the used techniques.

Each pattern contains a picture of the finished socks, charts and explanations.
The tutorials contain pictures and explanations.

The level of difficulty is 3 (of 5).

Required skills:

• working from charts
• knitting in the round
• basic stitches: knit, purl, yarn over, increases and decreases
• slipped stitches (explained in the pattern)
• twisted stitches (explained in the pattern)
• knitting a heel
• knitting a toe

Size information

The sizes of the single sock patterns range from 38 to 42 (US 7,5 to 11 / UK 5,5 to 9), but can be adapted to other sizes as well.

What material will you need

Yarn: 4ply / fingering / sockyarn (420 m / 459 yd per 100 g), in 2 colours, both solid
Needle size: 2.0 - 2.5 mm (US 0 - 1,5 / UK 14 - 13)
Yardage: as stated in each pattern

Notions: cable needle (optional), stitch markers (optional), scissors, tapestry needle

Other information from the author

Have fun with your needlework!

This pattern is for your personal use only. All rights remain with the designer.