Summer’s coming to an end, but there’s still time for some knitting pleasure! Let us collect our memories and impressions – the shells, roses and meetings – arrange them carefully while we’re knitting socks together. Like the last rose of summer, the Sock of Roses is a way to hold on to the beautiful summer for just a little bit longer. A last warming breath before the leaves turn brown and the winds blow colder. Welcome to knit the #sockofroses together with us at Järbo Garn!
Now it’s time for one of our popular knit-alongs! This time we’ll knit a pair of socks in four parts – the “Sock of Roses”, designed by Maja Karlsson. The knit-along will be held in Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and English.
The Sock of Roses is a toe up sock with short cuff and classic heel, knitted with the following techniques:
- Judy’s Magic Cast On
- Stranded Colorwork
- Mock Cable Stitch
- Cable Stitch Heel
- Two-Color Ribbing
- Elastic Bind Off
- Tuesday the 28th of August: The first part of the pattern will be published on our blog
- Friday the 31th of August: The second part of the pattern will be published on our blog
- Tuesday the 4th of September: The third part of the pattern will be published on our blog
- Friday the 7th of September: The fourth part of the pattern will be published on our blog
MATERIALS
Yarn: Alegria
Amount: Color 1: 100 grams, Color 2: 100 grams
Yarn alternative: Junior Raggi
Double Pointed Needles: 2,5 mm (or the size you need for the right gauge) (Maja will knit her socks with Knitpro Cubics.)
Other: 4 stitch markers
Find Scandinavian Retailers for the yarn via our website. For international retailers, go to Manos website
Gauge: 32 sts x 40-42 r = 10 x 10 cm
Sizes & Measurements:
We will offer the pattern with two foot widths, five foot lengths and five ankle widths. These you can combine after your own measurements.
Sizes – Foot length: 34-35 (36-37) 38-39 (40-41) 42-43
Sizes – Foot width: S/M (L/XL)
Sizes – Ankle width: XS, S, M, L, XL
Size of the body
Length of the foot: Approx. 22 (23) 24,5 (25,5) 27
Foot circumference: Approx. 21-24 (25-28) cm
Ankle circumference: Approx. 19, 22, 24, 26, 28 cm
Size of the sock
Length of the foot: Approx. 21 (22) 23,5 (24,5) 26 cm
Foot circumference: Approx. Ca 19 (23) cm
Ankle circumference: Approx. 19, 22, 24, 26, 28 cm
Important info:
- Pick two contrasting colors – this will really show the beauty of the pattern!
- Remember to knit a swatch before you begin – to see that your gauge is correct!
COLOR SUGGESTIONS
Mild tones with inspiration from summer memories, “fika” moments in the garden and lovely days by the sea – these are the themes for Maja’s color suggestions for the Sock of Roses. Which combination will you choose?
PORCELAIN
Yarn: Alegria in colors “Natural” (A2800) and “Wedgwood” (A2417)
Yarn alternative: Junior Raggi in colors 68401 and 68413
SEASIDE MEMORIES
Yarn: Alegria in colors “Natural” (A2800) and “Reindeer” (A2237)
Yarn alternative: Junior Raggi in colors 68401 and 68402
LOVE LETTER
Yarn: Alegria in colors “Natural” (A2800) and “Petal” (A2149)
Yarn alternative: Junior Raggi in colors 68401 and 68408
Welcome to join our dedicated Facebook group for the knit-along, where we’ll share inspiration and ideas and help each other out!
Don’t forget to tag your pictures with #rosensockan and #sockofroses – so we can follow your process from skein to sock!
Finally, we want to share a short trailer to set you in the right mood for the knit-along..