Woow by Joanna Ignatius

Woow

Knitting
August 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
36 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch with fingering yarn after blocking see notes for other weights
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
219 - 437 yards (200 - 400 m)
S, M, L - see notes
English
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Discover Woow Socks, a versatile and wonderfully satisfying sock pattern designed to make every stitch enjoyable and if you like stripes, perfect pattern to use up those leftovers.

The star of the design is an innovative heel construction that requires no picked-up stitches and no short rows. Even better, the heel keeps your stripes beautifully uninterrupted—so your colorwork flows seamlessly from leg to heel.

Love knitting two-at-a-time (TAAT) Woow Socks are made for it! The straightforward construction makes it easy to create a perfectly matching pair while avoiding the dreaded second-sock syndrome.
And you can knit them your way. Woow Socks include instructions for both cuff-down and toe-up construction, with sizing and yarn options for fingering, sport, and worsted weight yarns. You can choose to knit plain vanilla socks, single colour ribbed socks, stockinette or ribbed socks with thin, thick or thin and thick stripes.

Whether you’re an experienced sock knitter or simply looking for a fresh, enjoyable construction to try, Woow Socks are designed to be as practical as they are fun to knit—and to become a go-to favorite in your handmade wardrobe.

One pattern, plenty of possibilities—and a heel that will make you say, “Woow!”

Fingering

Sizes

S (M) L, foot circumference 17 (19.5) 22 cm / 6.75 (7.75) 8.75 inches with 10% negative ease built-in

Yarn

Fingering weight yarn, 70 (80) 90 g. The sample socks (size M) were knitted with Cascade Heritage (75% Merino, 25% Nylon, 400 m / 437 yds per 100 g) in colourways 5618 Snow, 5673 Real Black, 5742 Silver Grey and 5652 Mustard and used 16 g of Snow, Real Black and Silver Grey each and 26 g of Mustard.

Needles & notions

2.75 mm/ US 2 circular needle (80 cm/ 32 inches long or longer) or size to meet the gauge
markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

36 sts x 48 rows = 10x10 cm/ 4x4 inches stockinette stitch after blocking

Sport

Sizes

S (M) L, foot circumference 17 (20.5) 23.5 cm/
6.75 (8) 9.25 inches with 10% negative ease built-in

Yarn

Sport weight yarn, 90 (100) 110 g. The sample socks (size M) were knitted with Cascade Yarns Heritage 6 (75% Merino, 25% Nylon, 267 m/ 292 yds per 100 g) in colourways 5672 Real Black and 5618 Snow and used 25 g of each colour.

Needles & notions

3.25 mm/ US 3 circular needle (80 cm/ 32 inches long or longer) or size to meet the gauge
markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

30 sts x 42 rows = 10x10 cm/ 4x4 inches stockinette stitch after blocking

Worsted

Sizes

S (M) L, foot circumference 18.25 (22) 25.5 cm / 7.25 (8.5) 10 inches with 10% negative ease built-in

Yarn

Worsted weight yarn, 80-90 (100-110) 120-130 g. The sample socks (size M) were knitted with Lana Grossa Meilenweit 8 (80 % Wool, 20 % Nylon, 315 m / 344 yds per 150 g) in colourway 9615 and used 105 g. The striped socks (size M) were knitted with Novita 7 veljestä (75 % Wool, 25 % Nylon, 200 m / 219 yds per 100 g) in colourways 288 Mustard (MC) and 44 Dark Grey (CC) and used 80 g of CC and 40 g of MC.

Needles & notions

3.75 mm/ US 5 circular needle (80 cm/ 32 inches long or longer) or size to meet the gauge
markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

24 sts x 34 rows = 10x10 cm/ 4x4 inches stockinette stitch after blocking