Windward by Åsa Buchta

Windward

Knitting
September 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in St st
US 1 - 2.25 mm
300 - 500 yards (274 - 457 m)
Adult S [M, L]
English
This pattern is available for free.

Color and cables combine for a fun coastal-inspired sock. Charts are provided for adding an optional heart or anchor to the heel.

Construction method: This sock is knit in the round from the cuff down to the toe, with a heel flap worked flat, and gusset shaping. The toe is grafted closed. A chart is included to customize the finished sock with an optional heart or anchor made with a duplicate stitch.

SIZE
Adult S M, L

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot Circumference: 6.5 8, 9.5 inches/ 16.5 20.5, 24.5 cm
Foot & Leg Length: Adjustable; sample leg is 6.5/16.5 cm as shown

Choose a size approximately 1–2 inches/2.5–5 cm small than your ball-of-foot circumference.
MATERIALS

Yarn
spacer Berroco Vintage Sock 52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon; 437 yds/400 m per 3.5 oz/100 g skein;

Cream Socks, shown in size M:
MC #12002 Buttercream; 1 1, 2 skeins
CC1 #12020 Dark Denim; 1 1, 1 skein - 100 yds/20 g is enough for all sizes

Blue Socks, shown in size S:
MC #12134 Horizon Blue 1 1, 2 skeins
CC1 #12002 Buttercream; 1 1, 1 skein - 100 yds/20 g is enough for all sizes
CC2 #12050 Berries; 1 1, 1 skein - 20 yds/5 g is enough for all sizes

Recommended needle size
always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below - every knitter’s gauge is unique
1 set US #1/2.25mm needles for small circumference in the round.

Notions
cable needle
stitch markers
yarn needle

GAUGE
30 sts/44 rounds = 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette stitch
38 sts/44 rounds = 4 inches/10 cm in pattern stitch for size S
36 sts/44 rounds = 4 inches/10 cm in pattern stitch for size M
35 sts/44 rounds = 4 inches/10 cm in pattern stitch for size L
Note: gauge is always taken after blocking.