Square Dance Socks by Andrea Yetman

Square Dance Socks

Knitting
December 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
36 stitches = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
547 - 656 yards (500 - 600 m)
XS (S, M, L)
English French
This pattern is available from biscotte.org for C$5.00.

I’ve had this design in mind for such a long time. The idea was inspired by the words Square Dance. I wasn’t sure where to go from there. So this idea sat with me for a while. Then I seen this beautiful square motif and the Square Dance Socks came to be. I like socks that allows me to enjoy the process as much as the finished product. Once I got a couple repeats completed, I no longer needed to follow the pattern making these ideal to take on the go! Having been requested socks that would also be suitable for the men in our lives, these are perfect as they aren’t feminine or masculine and comes in 4 sizes!!

The Square Dance socks are knit from the top down with an easy-to-follow square motif pattern that travels down the front of the leg and continues into the foot. The heel is constructed using a Forethought Heel but feel free to use your favorite method!

YARNS
LOUISE ROBERT COLLECTION - SUPER SOCK 75% merino wool sw, 25% nylon; 400m per 100g
100g shown in Vankleek Hill (MC)
50g shown in Nature (CC)

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
DPN (or long Circular needle for knitting magic loop) in size 2.5mm (1.5 US) - Or size required to obtain gauge.
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers

SIZES
Adult XS (S, M, L)
Length of foot: adjustable.

GAUGE
36 sts = 10 cm – 4” in Stockinette Stitch