The Inspiration for Guan-Xi (关系 , Chinese for “relationships”) comes from the joy of the connections and relationships we create in this community. The knotted cabled lattice stitch used on the leg of the sock mimics the connections and relationship that bring joy to our lives. The contrast color pops mimic random events in our lives that bring happiness. This heavy fingering weight sock is worked top-down in the round with a ribbed cuff, knotted cable lattice stitch on the top of the leg, contrast color textured heel flap, and a band of contrast colour before a rounded toe.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5)

Finished foot circumference: 16.5 (17.5, 19.5, 20.25, 20.75) cm / 6.5 (7, 7.75, 8, 8.25)” – recommended to be worn with 2.5-3.5 cm / 1-1.5” of negative ease.

Yarn

Ewethful Fiber Farm & Mill Prineville (80% Border Leicester wool, 20% mohair; 206 metres / 225 yards per 50 g)

MC: 390 (415, 435, 460, 480) metres / 425 (450, 475, 500, 525) yards

CC: 65 (75, 85, 95, 100) metres / 70 (80, 90, 100, 110) yards

Sample shown is knit in colourways Just a Touch (MC) and Spruce (CC). Davina wears a size 3 with 2.5 cm / 1” of negative ease.

Needles

2.5 mm / US 1.5 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)

This pattern uses the magic loop technique.

Gauge

32 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette, after blocking)

32 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in reverse stockinette, after blocking)

32 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in cable pattern, after blocking)

Notions

• Blocking tools
• Cable needle
• Darning needle
• Locking stitch marker
• Tape measure

Contributors

• Photography, Hair & Make-up: Melinda Dela Costa
• Model: Davina Ogigai
• Tech Editing: Marina Skua & Jessica Schwab
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano

Guan-Xi is one of the 12 modern, super wearable patterns featured in Issue 7 of Making Stories Magazine.

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About Making Stories Magazine

With Making Stories Magazine, we strive to feature companies and makers who focus on sustainability, transparency, fairness and equity in their work. We love telling their stories and hope to inspire and enable crafters to make conscious and informed decisions about the materials they use and the companies they support.