My first ever cable socks were knitted back in 2017. They were knitted out of my Granny Kit cotton in colour Alice, to be my bedtime socks.It was only shortly after when my local students asked if I could teach them how to knit socks. I was laughing so loud and said, no way. How could I teach something I had just learned how to do? Their answer was pretty much this: It’s fresh in your head, you are totally obsessed, we have been learning with you for years so please teach us what you know.
COSY WEEKEND SOCKS
I wanted a pair of cosy cable socks, perfect for a slow weekend but also perfect to wear with my loved Birkenstocks. Knitted with a bit of positive ease for some extra comfort. The Cosy Weekend sock is a cuff down pattern that you can knit using any method of your preference. With a 3×1 wide rib and a pair of chunky cables run along the front of the sock. Knitted up in a DK merino Yak blend makes it cosy and so soft against the skin.
LEVEL
This is THE most simple cable pattern you’ll ever knit. If you know how to Knit a pair of cuff down sock, you will be able to knit a pair of Cosy Weekend Socks. Check out my YouTube channel for some knitting support.It’s a classic basic Heel Flap and Heel Turn pattern which is simple and easy to knit. And when you get to the point where you are ready to graft your stitches, watch my Kitchener Stitch video tutorial.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
SIZE & MEASUREMENTS
The Cosy Weekend Sock is a One size pattern. Made to be a little loose on the lag. The finished upper leg Circumference is approx. 8″/ 20.5 cm
YARN
You will need about 2 skeins of 100 grams / 231 yrd (212 m) of Superwash DK yarn. In my sample I used Yak DK by The Wool Barn 60% Superwash Merino, 20% Silk, 20% Yak. Each of my socks is about 75 gr’. This Fall colour was exclusively dyed for CrochetObjet.
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
You will be able to follow my Cosy Weekend Sock pattern using any method you like. I used the Magic Loop method with a US 4 (3.5 mm) 100 cm long cable needles. But you can use a 9″short circular OR DPN’s in same size, if that’s your preferred method.
GAUGE
Approx 6.5 sts per inch in stockinette.
NOTIONS & MORE MATERIALS YOU”LL NEED
- Beginning of round marker
- 2 additional stitch markers
- Cable needle
- Tapestry needle
What originally led me to learn to knit socks was the desire to know how to knit cable socks. I was absolutely sure that knitting cables was one of the most complicated things. And I was 100% sure it would take years till I will become a sock knitter. It was a complete shock to me, when I knitted my first cable sock, that it’s not that complicated AT ALL. Actually it’s quite simple snd easy, once you get the idea of moving stitches onto a cable needle and knitting them as instructed in the pattern.
Love wearing my new Cosy Weekend Sock. They are So comfy and to be honest I just love the style of these chubby cosy socks with the chunky front cables and have wanted a pair like this for years.I really hope you like my new Cosy Weekend Sock Pattern, it’s a super easy knit that will fly off of your needles. Can’t tell you how excited I am to have a socks pattern available in my Etsy shop. A cable sock pattern. It’s a living dream so let’s celebrate it together. My new cable sock pattern will be available for 20% off till February 28th 12pm Jerusalem time. Shop pattern here. Happy knitting xxMo
6 comments on Cosy Weekend Sock pattern
Susie fischer
Mo—Couldn’t buy the yarn you suggested—they don’t have it. Never made socks before—any suggestions for other soft wool?? Thanks
Susie
Mo Malron (author)
Hi Susie you can hold 2 strands of any sock wool together it will give you the same quality. Or knit with any dk wool. The Baby Yak medium from mYak can work beautifully.
Let me know if you find anything.
Happy knitting xxMo
SusieFischer
Mo
Once again thanks for being soo helpful!!! Can’t wait to start.
Susie
Susie Fischer
Mo
Found the Baby yak on Wool and Co in the US. The colors are beautiful.. Have a wonderful day !!!!
Susie
Mo Malron (author)
Oh lovely
Can’t wait to see how it goes. I’m also awaiting my Baby Yak medium to arrive so I can knit myself a pair using it too.
Jill
What gorgeous socks! I have tried sock knitting but to no avail – perhaps I should try again! Thankyou for sharing this pattern, its beautiful.