Top down socks with twisted stitch detailing running down side of leg and splitting to round down side of foot and side of heel.

Side view of a pair of feet wearing socks with stitchwork on sides of leg that splits to run along side of foot and heel.

Front view of feet standing together in handknit socks. The decorative stitches on the sides is just barely visible.

Back view of a pair of feet on tip toe showing heel flap construction on the handknit socks.

Cardamine Socks

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The smallest details can make the greatest impact. Long lines of petals are perfectly integrated in the structure of these unisex socks, adding a delicate, graceful note without taking over.

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Construction

Cardamine’s petal motif emerges from the twisted rib cuff, changing direction above the ankle and then splitting at the heel flap. Seven sizes ensure that these socks can fit anyone from toddler to large adult. The sock is worked from the top down in the round with a round heel. Cardamine stitch pattern instructions are both written and charted.

What's Included

This knitting pattern includes written directions, chart and written instructions for stitch pattern, and front and back images.

Sizes + Finished Measurements

Sizes: Child S (M, Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL).
To fit: 5 ¾ (6 ¾, 7 ¾, 8 ½, 9 ¾, 10 ½, 11 ¾)” / 14.5 (17, 19.5, 21.5, 25, 26.5, 30) cm.
Finished circumference: 5 ¼ (6, 7, 7 ¾, 8 ¾, 9 ½, 10 ½)” / 13.5 (15, 18, 19.5, 22, 24, 26.5) cm.
Finished foot length: 5 ¾ (7, 7 ½, 8 ½, 9 ¾, 10 ½, 11)” / 14.5 (18, 19, 21.5, 25, 26.5, 28) cm.

Yarn

Fingering weight or sock yarn; 235 (325, 385, 475, 570, 685, 765) yd / 215 (295, 355, 435, 520, 630, 700) m.

Shown in Knit Picks Stroll Sock (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 231 yards/50g); 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4) balls in Forest Heather.

Substitution Notes

Choose a fingering weight sock yarn. Look for a tight twist, multiple plies for a sock that will last. A wool blend with either nylon, mohair or silk make for a sturdy yarn. The decorative twisted stitch pattern will look best in solid colours.

Gauge

37 sts and 52 rnds = 4″ (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch in the round, blocked.

Needles + Notions

2.25 mm (US 1) Needles for working a small circumference in the round;
Stitch Markers;
Cable Needle (optional);
Yarn Needle.

Skills

Knitting in the round, increases/decreases, twisted stitches, basic cuff down sock construction, heel flap, picking up stitches.