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Aloe Sock knitting pattern - digital or hard copy

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The Aloe Socks are designed to keep your feet nice and toasty. The pattern uses two-coloured dip stitches, a technique that looks hard, but is actually easy to get to grips with. The extra yarn this method uses creates even more squish and warmth.

The socks are knitted from the cuff down, with a heel flap and gusset, and rounded toe shaping.

If you make these socks, it would be great to see them on Instagram - #AloeSocks #FayDHDesigns @faydhdesigns

Pattern Support: Photo/ video tutorials for elements of this pattern are available on the Aloe Socks Pattern Support page on my website. This is clickable from the electronic pattern, or can be accessed via the QR code in the printed pattern.

Yarn:

Sample 1 (khaki with variegated navy): Yarn A - RiverKnits Nene 4ply; 100g/ 400m/ 437yds; 100% British Bluefaced Leicester. Yarn B - RiverKnits Chimera; 50g/ 195m/ 213yds; 100% British Bluefaced Leicester. Sample is Aloe Pattern Size 3, knitted for a 25.5cm/ 10" length foot and used 86g/ 344m/ 376yds in shade ‘Autoschlüssel’ (Yarn A) and 12g/ 47m/ 51yds in shade ‘Starling’ (Yarn B).

Sample 2 (Mid grey with teal): Yarns A & B - Garthenor Organic Snowdonia Sock; 50g/ 200m/ 219yds; Romney/ Hebridean. Sample is Aloe Pattern Size 3, knitted for a 25cm/ 9.75" length foot and used 80g/ 320m/ 350yds in shade 'Tomen' (Yarn A) and 15g/ 60m/ 65yds in shade 'Ogwen' (Yarn B).

Yarn substitutes: Any yarn of the same meterage/yardage and similar blend that is suitable for socks. If you use a different blend, your tension/gauge may vary, and you may not have enough yarn to complete the project.

Sizes: Pattern is written for a 64 through to 96 stitch sock, covering five sizes - size UK 3/ EU 36 to a size UK 11/ EU 46

Ease: Designed to be worn with about 10% negative ease around circumference at ball of foot and no ease for the length of the foot.

Tension/gauge: Unblocked tension/gauge of 38 sts and 53 rnds over 10cm/ 4” in dip stitch pattern. Blocked tension/gauge of 37 sts and 52 rnds over 10cm/ 4" in dip stitch pattern.

Needles & Notions:

3 x 2mm (US Size 0) short circular needles. The pattern is written as if you are using three short circular needles, but DPNs or magic loop could also be used.
2.5mm (US B/1) crochet hook for right dip stitches (optional), a Flox tool or DPN will also work.
2 place markers (make sure they differ) and a tapestry needle

The pattern is written as if you are using three short circular needles.

Stitches and techniques:

dip stitches

knit two together (k2tog)

knit stitch through back loop (kbl)

purl two together (p2tog)

slip, slip, knit (ssk)

If you buy this pattern, you may also be interested in other crochet patterns or knitting patterns.

Pattern Pricing

I operate a ‘pay what you can’ scale for my electronic/downloadable single patterns. I usually charge £5 for these patterns and to encourage access for all crafters, these are now available on a scale of £3 - £7 and you chose what you can afford within that scale.

Please note that this doesn’t apply to my hard copy patterns, which remain priced at £5 and come with an automatic digital download.

Pattern format

Aloe Socks is a ten-page document. If you are purchasing a printed copy, it is A4 sized with large, clear text.

Weights given are approximated to provide the best estimate for postage and packaging costs only.

Product materials, sourcing and PoM Rating

This product was originated by me at Fay Dashper-Hughes Designs. This pattern is printed by me on paper that is manufactured in the UK, using wind power and 100% recycled post-consumer fibre.

Postage and Packaging

You can read all about P&P here.

The P&P costs applied are very transparent. No additional costs are added on, you simply pay for the cost of packaging and the cost of postage. I don't offer free P&P because what that usually means is that the cost of P&P has been added to the cost of goods. I think it is better to assume that my customers aren't daft and would rather have transparent P&P costs than the pretence of 'Free P&P' with inflated prices on the items that they are buying.