Against the Grain Socks

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Calling all intrepid beginning sock knitters! Using a basic top-down, heel-flap-and-gusset construction, the Against the Grain socks are the perfect blend of easy but interesting knitting. Using just knits and purls, you can take your basic vanilla socks up a notch to create visually compelling zigzags that look great on men or women. The pattern includes charts easy enough for anyone to follow with written instructions as a safety net if needed.

NOTE: When you purchase this pattern on this site, you will receive a download code good for 24 hours only. This pattern will not store in any kind of library. If you would like to store this pattern in your Ravelry library, please purchase via Ravelry here.

To get this pattern for FREE, sign up for the Kino Knits newsletter here and receive a 100% discount code to apply at checkout.

Calling all intrepid beginning sock knitters! Using a basic top-down, heel-flap-and-gusset construction, the Against the Grain socks are the perfect blend of easy but interesting knitting. Using just knits and purls, you can take your basic vanilla socks up a notch to create visually compelling zigzags that look great on men or women. The pattern includes charts easy enough for anyone to follow with written instructions as a safety net if needed.

NOTE: When you purchase this pattern on this site, you will receive a download code good for 24 hours only. This pattern will not store in any kind of library. If you would like to store this pattern in your Ravelry library, please purchase via Ravelry here.

Skills 
Knitting in the round, simple knits and purls

Sizes (to fit foot circumference)

  • XS: 6”/15 cm

  • S: 7”/18 cm

  • M: 8”/20 cm

  • L: 9”/23 cm

Sample shown in Size M.

Yarn (includes 15% buffer)

  • XS: 300 yards/275 m

  • S: 325 yards/300 m

  • M: 350 yards/320 m

  • L: 400 yards/365 m

Sample shown in Sweet Paprika Designs Allegretto (70% SW merino, 20% bamboo, 10% nylon), 450 yds/366 m per 115 g, colorway Aurora

Blocked Gauge 
32 stitches and 44 rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette in the round

Tools

  • 1 stitch marker

  • Tapestry needle

Needles 
US 1 (2.25-mm) needles for knitting socks, or size needed to obtain gauge

Social Media 
Please post your finished socks on social media with #AgainstTheGrainSocks and #KinoKnits. Please also tag @kinoknits.