Unisex colourblock socks Novita Venla
Simple as they are, these colorblock socks can be quite striking. Use one or two contrasting colours - or even more, if you're not into matching socks! Make up your mind as you go, thanks to the afterthought heel.
Designer
Sari Nordlund
Size(s)
Shoe size 36/37(38/39)40/42(43/45) (EUR)
Finished dimensions
Shoe size 36/37(38/39)40/42(43/45) (EUR)
Yarn demand
Novita Venla - Women's socks: main colour (505) Apple Blossom 100 g, contrast colour 1 (cuff and toes) (285) Saffron <50 g and contrast colour 2 (heel) (539) Willowherb <50 g - Men's socks: main colour (010) Off White 100 g, contrast colour (cuff, heel and toes) (499) Charcoal <50 g
Needles and other supplies
Double-pointed needles Novita 2½ mm (UK 12½ / US 1½) or size needed to obtain gauge
Finished dimensions
Shoe size 36/37(38/39)40/42(43/45) (EUR)
Stitch patterns
- Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*
Using contrast colour (CC) cast on 56(60)68(72) sts and divide them onto four needles, 14(15)17(18) sts each. Work ribbing in the round for 2,5 cm. Break yarn and continue with main colour (MC). Work stockinette st in the round until the piece measures 15(15)17(17) cm or as desired.
Mark the spot for the afterthought heel: work the first 28(30)34(36) sts using a different-coloured yarn. Knit the sts again using MC. Work stockinette st until the foot measures 15(16)16,5(17,5) cm or 8(9)10(11) cm less than desired length. Break yarn and continue with CC.
Top decreases: at the beginning of needles I and III, k1, k2tog; at the end of needles II and IV, skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over), k1. Repeat the decreases every 2nd round 7(8)9(10) more times = 24(24)28(28) sts.
Redistribute the sts onto two needles, 12(12)14(14) sts each on instep and sole. Graft the sts together.
Afterthought heel: Remove the scrap yarn. Pick up and knit the sts on the top and bottom edges of the heel opening and 2 sts from both sides = 60(64)72(76)sts. Divide the sts onto four needles, with the beginning of round between the 2 additional sts at one of the sides = 15(16)18(19) sts per needle and 30(32)36(38) sts on both sides. Knit 1 round using CC.
Begin decreases: at the beginning of needles I and III, k1, k2tog; at the end of needles II and IV, skp, k1. Repeat the decreases every 2nd round 7(8)9(10) more times = 28(28)32(32) sts.
Divide the remaining sts onto two needles, 14(14)16(16) sts on both sides of the heel. Graft the sts together.
Knit the other sock in the same manner.
Finishing
Lightly steam the socks.
Finished dimensions
Shoe size 36/37(38/39)40/42(43/45) (EUR)
Stitch patterns
- Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*
Using contrast colour (CC) cast on 56(60)68(72) sts and divide them onto four needles, 14(15)17(18) sts each. Work ribbing in the round for 2,5 cm. Break yarn and continue with main colour (MC). Work stockinette st in the round until the piece measures 15(15)17(17) cm or as desired.
Mark the spot for the afterthought heel: work the first 28(30)34(36) sts using a different-coloured yarn. Knit the sts again using MC. Work stockinette st until the foot measures 15(16)16,5(17,5) cm or 8(9)10(11) cm less than desired length. Break yarn and continue with CC.
Top decreases: at the beginning of needles I and III, k1, k2tog; at the end of needles II and IV, skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over), k1. Repeat the decreases every 2nd round 7(8)9(10) more times = 24(24)28(28) sts.
Redistribute the sts onto two needles, 12(12)14(14) sts each on instep and sole. Graft the sts together.
Afterthought heel: Remove the scrap yarn. Pick up and knit the sts on the top and bottom edges of the heel opening and 2 sts from both sides = 60(64)72(76)sts. Divide the sts onto four needles, with the beginning of round between the 2 additional sts at one of the sides = 15(16)18(19) sts per needle and 30(32)36(38) sts on both sides. Knit 1 round using CC.
Begin decreases: at the beginning of needles I and III, k1, k2tog; at the end of needles II and IV, skp, k1. Repeat the decreases every 2nd round 7(8)9(10) more times = 28(28)32(32) sts.
Divide the remaining sts onto two needles, 14(14)16(16) sts on both sides of the heel. Graft the sts together.
Knit the other sock in the same manner.
Finishing
Lightly steam the socks.
