Woodland Bells
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Woodland Bells are a simple cabled sock pattern using 4 ply/fingering weight yarn, worked from the top down with a pretty cuff. The stitch pattern evokes memories of woodland flowers, such as foxgloves and bluebells. There are multiple sizes to fit your needs.
RECOMMENDED YARN
4 ply / fingering weight in a composition suitable for socks.
YARN USED IN SAMPLE
Regia Silk Colour (100g; 400m [438yds]; 55% wool, 25% nylon, 20% silk) 4ply/fingering; colour 31 Rose
For 24cm [9 ½”] foot length
299 [338, 371, 457]m / 328 [370, 406, 500]yds
1 [1, 1, 2] balls
For 28cm [11”] foot length
332 [375, 413, 506]m / 364 [411, 452, 554]yds
1 [1, 2, 2] balls
GAUGE
36 stitches by 50 rounds = 10cm [4”] in stocking stitch. Check your gauge.
SIZE
Small [Medium, Large, Extra Large]
To fit = 18 [20, 23, 25]cm / 7 [8, 9, 10]” foot circumference.
Finished dimensions = 16 [18.25, 20.5, 22.75]cm / 6¼ [7¼, 8, 9]” circumference at foot.
NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
2.25 mm [US Size 1] needles; or size to obtain gauge.
Stitch marker x 3
Cable needle
Darning needle
TECHNIQUES USED IN THE PATTERN:
- Knit and purl
- Decreases (ssk, k2tog, p2tog)
- Increases (m1l, yo)
- Slip stitches
- Cables
The pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted
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