Bread Science by Becky Greene

Bread Science

Knitting
October 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 11 rows = 1 inch
in stockinette stitch
US 2 - 2.75 mm
350 - 437 yards (320 - 400 m)
7", 8", 9", 10" circumference , unstretched
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

I LOVE BREAD! I love eating it, of course, but I also love baking it. Come along for a fun ride in the month of November as we explore the science behind baking bread. What is yeast, and what does it do? How do different ingredients affect baking? What about different baking methods? These are some of the topics we will delve into this month as we knit socks inspired by bread science!

Oh, and of course there will be bread recipes included. It’s not necessary to complete the baking in order to fulfill the mystery KAL, but it’s definitely a tasty way to reward yourself for completing each section or to motivate yourself to get started.

Pattern release dates:
November 1
November 8
November 15
November 22

Yarn requirement: 100 gms of fingering weight sock yarn (if you have large feet or want a longer leg, you may need more yarn)

Needles: 2.75 mm needles (or size to help YOU get gauge!)

Gauge: 8 sts = 1 inch; 11 rounds = 1 inch

Sizes: 7”, 8”, 9”, 10” diameter, unstretched

There will be places in the pattern to accommodate different leg/foot lengths.