The Elemental Socks pattern comprises four main design points: knitting two at a time, toe to ankle, a provisional seam for the heel, and a bind-off worthy of all socks, all while following a standard assembly. Though sock aficionados can be particular with their sock construction this pattern allows for the knitter to customise the particulars in width, length, fabric density, and texture with the yarn of their choosing.
The following instructions guide the knitter to work two pairs of socks at the same time on one long circular needle, beginning at the toe, working the foot to build a seamless row for the heel which is then knit and grafted after the cuff is bound off.
Four styles of socks included in this pattern are:
Air basic no-frills socks which show off the qualities of the yarn, great for a variegated or self-striping
Water with contrast toe, heel, and striped cuffs
Fire are adorned with the classic Balsam Knits Feather Motif up the foot, have a reinforced achilles, and picot-like bind-off
Earth socks with all the extra details of contrast toe, heel, Feather Motif, reinforced heel, stripes at the cuff and fancy bind-off.
Skill Level
New Intermediate
Size
See “Foot Measurements” in pattern, all sizes
Gauge
The gauge is determined by the maker, if the yarn and needle size gives the achieved fabric for a pair of socks, proceed with the instructions.
Yarn
Knitter’s choice
Air Socks
2 balls, of equal weight, approximately 50 g (1 ¾ oz) each or 100 g (3 ½ oz) together
Water Socks
2 balls of equal weight of Main Colour, approximately 50 g (1 ¾ oz) each or 100 g (3 ½ oz) together
2 balls of equal weight of Contrast Colour, approximately 10 g (⅓ oz) each or 20 g (¾ oz) together
Fire Socks
2 balls, of equal weight, approximately 50 g (1 ¾ oz) each or 100 g (3 ½ oz) together
Earth Socks
2 balls of equal weight of Main Colour, approximately 50 g (1 ¾ oz) each or 100 g (3 ½ oz) together
2 balls of equal weight of Contrast Colour, approximately 10 g (⅓ oz) each or 20 g (¾ oz) together
Needles
Begin with the size needles the yarn suggests, 100 cm (40 in) long circular needle
And, a size smaller for the ribbing needles.
Notions
Paper & Writing tool,
6 Clip markers
Waste yarn –something slick or glossy like an embroidery floss,
Tapestry needle
