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These elegant cable knit socks were inspired by a photo in Elizabeth Zimmerman's 'Knitting Without Tears'. The simple cable design runs down the centre front and back, with snug ribbing in between.

Materials:
100g sock yarn (we used Sophia 4ply in Stonewashed)
4 x 2.25mm (US 2) needles, cable needle.

Gauge:
35 stitches & 46 rows, measured over 10cm, in stocking stitch.


Abbreviations:

C6B: Slip 3 stitches onto cable needle at the back of work, knit 3, knit 3 from cable needle.
T4R: Slip 1 stitch onto cable needle at the back of work, knit 3, purl 1 from cable needle.
T4L: Slip 3 stitches onto cable needle at the front of work, purl 1, knit 3 from cable needle.

Directions:

On 2.25mm needles, cast on 72 stitches and divide between 3 needles. Commence knitting in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. Knit in 2x2 rib (K2, P2) for 10 rounds.

Commence pattern:

* P1, (K2, P2) twice, K2, [Cable 14], (K2, P2) twice, K2, P1 *, repeat from * to *. Continue in pattern for 14cm.


Cable Pattern (worked over 14 stitches):

Round 1: P4, K6, P4.
Round 2: P4, C6B, P4.
Round 3: As Round 1.
Round 4: As Round 1.
Round 5: As Round 2.
Round 6: P3, T4R, T4L, P3.
Round 7: P3, K3, P2, K3, P3.
Round 8: As Round 7.
Round 9: As Round 7.
Round 10: As Round 7.
Round 11: As Round 7.
Round 12: As Round 7.
Round 13: P3, T4L, T4R, P3.




Divide for the Heel:
Divide the stitches, leaving half for the heel, and setting the other half temporarily on hold for the instep. Continue in stocking stitch for 36 rows, slipping the first stitch in each row. Finish with a purl row.

Shape the Heel:
Row 1: K19, Slip 1, K1, Psso, K1 (turn)
Row 2: Slip 1, P2, P2tog, P1 (turn)
Row 3: Slip 1, knit across to gap, Slip 1 before gap, K1, Psso, K1 (turn)
Row 4: Slip 1, P to gap, P2tog, P1 (turn)

Repeat until all the heel stitches have been used.

Gusset:
Pick up 18 stitches along the right side of the heel; knit across the 36 stitches of the instep. Pick up 18 stitches along the left side of the heel. Arrange the heel stitches and picked up stitches evenly on needles ! & 3, leaving the 36 instep stitches on needle 2.

Row 1: Knit the stitches on needles 1 & 3, and continue work the instep stitches on needle 2 in pattern.
Row 2: Knit the stitches on needle 1 up to the last 3 stitches, then K2tog, K1. Work the stitches on needle 2 in pattern. On needle 3, K1, SKP, then knit the remaining stitches on the needle.

Repeat these 2 rows, until you have 72 stitches again. Continue until the sock is 6.5cm less than the desired length.


Shape the Toe:
Knit the stitches on needle 1 up to the last 3 stitches, then K2tog, K1. On needle 2, K1, S1, K1, Psso, knit up to the last 3 stitches then K2tog, K1. On needle 3, K1, S1, K1, Psso, then knit the remaining stitches. Knit one round plain. Continue alternating decrease rounds with plain rounds until there are 24 stitches left, then decrease on each round until there are 3 stitches left on both needles 1 and 3, and 6 stitches remain on needle 2. Graft the toe and weave in ends.






This pretty shawl is quick and easy to knit, even for new lace knitters. The wild flower motif is only a few rows in size, and easy to memorise. The delicate lace edging is knitted on afterwards.

Materials:
100g laceweight yarn; 3.25mm knitting needles

Abbreviations:

YO - Yarn over needle
Sl1 - Slip one stitch knitwise
Psso - Pass slipped stitch over

Shawl Body:

Cast on 3 sts on size 3.25 needles.

Row 1: K1, YO, K1, YO, K1.
Row 2: (and every even row): Purl
Row 3-9: K1, YO, K to last stitch, YO, K1

Commence Pattern:

Row 11: K1, YO, K3, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K6, YO, K1.
Row 13: K1, YO, K5, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K6, YO, K1.
Row 15: K1, YO, K7, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K6, YO, K1.



Row 17: K1, YO, K6, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K6, YO, K1.
Row 19: K1, YO, K6, K2tog, YO, K3, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K6, YO, K1.
Row 21: K1, YO, K8, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K8, YO, K1.
Row 23: K1, YO, K8, K2tog, YO, K3, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K8, YO, K1.
Row 25: K1, YO, K10, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K10, YO, K1.
Row 27: K1, YO, K to last stitch, YO, K1.
Row 29: K1, YO, K3, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K16, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K6, YO, K1.
Row 31: K1, YO, K5, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K16, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K6, YO, K1.
Row 33: K1, YO, K7, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K16, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K6 YO, K1.
Row 35: K1, YO, K6, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K13, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K6, YO, K1.
Row 37: K1, YO, K6, K2tog, YO, K3, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K11, K2tog, YO, K3, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K6, YO, K1.
Row 39: K1, YO, K8, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K13, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K8, YO, K1.
Row 41: K1, YO, K8, K2tog, YO, K3, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K11, K2tog, YO, K3, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K8, YO, K1.
Row 43: K1, YO, K10, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K13, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K10, YO, K1.
Row 45: K1, YO, K to last stitch, YO, K1.

Row 47: K1, YO, K3, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, *K16, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso*, repeat from * to * until 7 stitches remain, K6, YO, K1.
Row 49: K1, YO, K5, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, *K16, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso*, repeat from * to * until 7 stitches remain, K6, YO, K1.
Row 51: K1, YO, K7, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, *K16, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso*, repeat from * to * until 7 stitches remain, K6 YO, K1.
Row 53: K1, YO, K6, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, *K13, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso*, repeat from * to * to last 7 stitches, K6, YO, K1.
Row 55: K1, YO, K6, K2tog, YO, K3, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, *K11, K2tog, YO, K3, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso*, repeat from * to * to last 7 stitches, K6, YO, K1.
Row 57: K1, YO, K8, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, *K13, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso*, repeat from * to * to last 9 stitches, K8, YO, K1.
Row 59: K1, YO, K8, K2tog, YO, K3, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, *K11, K2tog, YO, K3, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso*, repeat from * to * to last 9 stitches, K8, YO, K1.
Row 61: K1, YO, K10, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, *K13, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso*, repeat from * to * to last 11 stitches, K10, YO, K1.
Row 63: K1, YO, K to last stitch, YO, K1.

Continue repeating Rows 47 - 64, adding one motif every repeat. Work until shawl measures 28" in length from point to top, finishing on Row 64. Work 2 rows in stocking stitch. On next row (rs) work as follows: K1, *YO, Sl1, K1, Psso*, repeat from * to * until last stitch, K1. Next row, purl across all stitches. Cast off very loosely (use a larger size needle for binding off, to ensure a loose edge).

Edging

Cast on 13 stitches, and commence edge pattern. As you knit the edging, pick 1 stitch up from shawl edge, and knit it together with the last stitch of the edging on wrong side rows, and first stitch of the edging on right side rows. This attaches the edging to the shawl as you knit it. Alternatively, you can knit the edging and sew it onto the shawl after it's knitted.

Row 1:(ws) K2, P9, K2
Row 2:K7, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, YO, K4
Row 3:(and every wrong side row) K2, P to last 2 stitches, K2
Row 4:K6, *YO, Sl1, K1, Psso*, repeat from * to * 2 times, YO, K4
Row 6:K5, *YO, Sl1, K1, Psso*, repeat from * to * 3 times, YO, K4
Row 8:K4, *YO, Sl1, K1, Psso*, repeat from * to * 4 times, YO, K4
Row 10:K3, *YO, Sl1, K1, Psso*, repeat from * to * 5 times, YO, K4
Row 12:K4, *YO, Sl1, K1, Psso*, repeat from * to * 5 times,K2tog, K2
Row 14:K5, *YO, Sl1, K1, Psso*, repeat from * to * 4 times, K2tog, K2
Row 16:K6, *YO, Sl1, K1, Psso*, repeat from * to * 3 times, K2tog, K2
Row 18:K7, *YO, Sl1, K1, Psso*, repeat from * to * 2 times, K2tog, K2
Row 20:K8, YO, Sl1, K1, Psso, K2tog, K2

Repeat these 20 rows until you reach the bottom point of the shawl. Leave stitches on waste thread, and begin other side edging, reversing the directions. When you reach the bottom point, graft the stitches together to form the point.





This stole was based on Eunny Jang's Print O' the Wave design, and modified with a razor shell border by Val Campion. Val has kindly transcribed the pattern for us, and our thanks go to her and Eunny.

Materials:
100g laceweight yarn; 4mm knitting needles

Abbreviations:

k2tog - knit 2 together;
k2togb - knit 2 together through back of loop
sktpo - slip 1 knitwise, k2tog, psso.
yo - yarn over needle


The stole is made up of two traditional patterns; Print o' the Wave and Razor Shell. The pattern in italics is the razor shell edging, the rest is the Print o' the Wave. Print o' the Wave is a multiple of 16 stitches + 16. There are 3 repeats + edging.

Instructions:

Cast on 90 stitches using a lace cast on (put needle into the loop of last stitch before making the next).

Row 1:
k2, yo, k2, sktpo, k2, yo, k2, p2.
k3, k2tog, k2, yo, k2tog, [yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2, k2togb, k3, k2tog, k2, yo, k2tog] x 3, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2togb, k2
p2, k2, yo, k2, sktpo, k2, yo, k2.

Row 2 and all wrong side rows:
k2, p to last two stitches, k2.

Row 3:
Italics as above and on all right side rows.
Then: - k2, k2tog, k2, yo, k2tog, yo, [k2tog, yo, k3, yo, k2, k2togb, k1, k2tog, k2, yo, k2tog, yo] x 3, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, k2togb, k1
Italics as above and on all right side rows.

Row 5:
Italics
Then: - k1, k2tog, k2, yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog, [yo, k5, yo, k2, sktpo, k2, yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog] x 3, yo, k5, yo, k2togb
Italics.

Row 7:
Italics
Then: - k2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, yo, [k2tog, yo, k2, k2togb, k3, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2togb, yo] x 3, k2tog, yo, k2, k2togb, k3
Italics.

Row 9:
Italics
Then: - k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, k2togb, [yo, k2togb, yo, k2, k2togb, k1, k2tog, k2, yo, k3, yo, k2togb] x 3, yo, k2togb, yo, k2, k2togb, k2
Italics.

Row 11:
Italics
Then: - k2tog, yo, k5, yo, [k2togb, yo, k2togb, yo, k2, sktpo, k2, yo, k5, yo] x 3, k2togb, yo, k2togb, yo, k2, k2togb, k1
Italics.

Repeat 34 times or until stole is the required length.

Cast off:
k2, *transfer the 2 stitches back to holding needle and k2togb, k1,*. Repeat from * to * until all stitches have been cast off. This gives a much looser edge than a conventional cast-off.

Finishing: Soak in warm water and block.

© Val Campion, 2006




socks knitted in Passionate


This is an easy sock pattern, with a simple slip stitch rib design that effectively showcases variegated yarn. The socks knit up quickly, and are perfect for beginners. The socks pictured are knitted in our pure cashmere sock yarn.

Materials:
100g sock yarn, 4 x 2.75mm (US 2) needles.

Gauge:
26 stitches & 42 rows, measured over 10cm, in stocking stitch. (This knits up as a fairly loose fitting sock, especially if you choose the pure cashmere yarn. If you prefer a snugger fitting sock, you may want to drop down a needle size.)


Instructions:

Cast on 60 stitches and divide between 3 needles. Commence pattern in the round, being careful not to twist stitches on first round:

Round 1: K3, P3, repeat.
Round 2: K3, P3, repeat.
Round 3: K3, P3, repeat.
Round 4: Slip1, K1, yfwd, K1, Psso, P3, repeat.

Continue in pattern for 7 inches.

Divide for the Heel:
Divide the stitches, leaving half for the heel, and setting the other half temporarily on hold for the instep. Continue in stocking stitch for 30 rows, slipping the first stitch in each row. Finish with a purl row.

Shape the Heel:
Row 1: K17, Sl1, K1, Psso, K1 (turn)
Row 2: Slip 1, P5, P2tog, P1 (turn)
Row 3: Slip1, knit across to gap, Slip1 before gap, K1, Psso, K1 (turn)
Row 4: Slip 1, P to gap, P2tog, P1 (turn)

Repeat until all the heel stitches have been used.

Gusset:
Pick up 15 stitches along the right side of the heel; knit across the 30 stitches of the instep. Pick up 15 stitches along the left side of the heel. Arrange the stitches on 3 needles as follows.

Needle 1: 24 stitches (left of centre heel)
Needle 2: 30 instep stitches
Needle 3: 24 stitches (right of centre heel)

Row 1: Knit the stitches on needles 1 & 3, and work the instep stitches on needle 2 in pattern.
Row 2: Knit the stitches on needle 1 up to the last 3 stitches, then K2tog, K1. Work all the stitches on needle 2 in pattern. On needle 3, K1, Sl1, K1, Psso, then knit the remaining stitches on the needle.

Repeat these 2 rows, until you have 60 stitches again. Work until the sock is 2/12" less than the desired length

Shape the Toe:
Knit the stitches on needle 1 up to the last 3 stitches, then K2tog, K1. On needle 2, K1, S1, K1, Psso, knit up to the last 3 stitches then K2tog, K1. On needle 3, K1, S1, K1, Psso, then knit the remaining stitches. Knit one round plain. Continue alternating decrease rounds with plain rounds until there are 40 stitches left, then decrease on each round until there are 3 stitches left on both needles 1 and 3, and 6 stitches remain on needle 2. Graft the toe. Wear and enjoy!



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