pattern designer : Claire Kendle

pattern overview

Knit in one of Camellia Fiber Company’s softest and most durable yarns, the CFC Vintage socks will keep your feet cozy and warm all winter long. Yak has a reputation for being just as soft as cashmere, as well as warmer, stronger, and more affordable. By adding this fiber into the mix, you’ll be able to knit up a new pair of favorite socks.

Stripes down the leg add a classic look to these socks, making them perfect for women, men, or children. Because the stripes are knit using a strand of mohair and silk yarn held with the main yarn, your socks get a lovely fuzzy halo. If you’ve only ever knit wool socks, this pattern gives you the opportunity to try out several new luxurious fiber types in a single pattern.

Skill Level: Beginner sock knitter

Sizing
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Finished sock circumference: 6 (7, 8, 9, 10)” / 15 (17.5, 20, 22.5, 25) cm
Choose a size that is 1” / 2.5 cm smaller than your foot circumference, measured around the ball of the foot. Lengthwise, socks should measure approximately 0.5” (1 cm) shorter than intended wearer’s foot measurement from heel to toe.

Yarns
• MC: 1 skein of CFC Yak Fingering in color Moonflower. 100 g / 437 yds
• CC: 1 skein of CFC Mohair + Silk Lace in color Garden Rose, Midnight, or Ever-
green. 20 g / 183 yds

Note: The stripes, heel, and toe are knit by using MC + CC held double.

Needles + Notions
• US 1 (2.25 mm) 9” / 22.5 cm circular needles and DPNs, or needles for working Magic Loop, sized up or down as necessary to meet gauge
• Tapestry needles
• 2 Stitch Markers

Gauge
32 sts x 44 rnds: 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette st after blocking

project manager : Jenna Barron
tech editor : Ruth Brasch
photography : Silbia Ro