Impossible Geometry Socks Digital Knitting Pattern

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These socks were originally inspired by an Art Nouveau themed magazine call back in Summer 2021. After playing with various stitch swatches, what I got instead was a stitch pattern that reminded me more of the Impossible Geometry that is so prevalent in the works of M.C. Escher.

The Blocks Stitch Pattern is made with a combination of slipped stitches and one-over-four cables, this means that the leg and the top of the sock have far less stretch then the stocking stitch sole of the sock.

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Pattern Notes:

These socks are knit from the cuff down, with a heel flap and gusset style heel. The Blocks Stitch pattern is continued on the instep, while the sole is knit in stocking stitch. The toe is decreased and then seamed with grafting (Kitchener Stitch).

Sample is shown in *Malabrigo Ultimate Sock in “Teal Feather”, though any wool/nylon sock yarn will work up well as a substitute.

This pattern has written and charted instruction. This pattern also has an accessible large print option that is compatible with screen-reading software. This option includes only the written instruction.

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Sizes Available: Adult S, M, L

Finished Measurements:

Foot/Leg Circumference: 6.5 (7, 8) inches, (16.5, 18, 20.5 cm)

Foot Length: Adjustable

Materials Required:

330 (358, 495) yards/302 (327, 453) meters of fingering-weight sock yarn. Sample is knit in *Malabrigo Ultimate Sock in "Teal Feather"

Needles:

• 2.25 mm (US 1) *Circular Needle or Double-Pointed Needle

Notions:

• *tapestry needle
• 1 stitch marker
• 1 cable needle

Gauge for Pattern:

32 stitches and 54 rows = 4 inches (10 cm square) in stocking stitch

Techniques Used:

• long-tail cast-on
• decreases: k2tog, ssk
• picking up stitches from a slipped stitch edge
• working cables with a cable needle
• working small circumferences in the round

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Newest Update: August 27, 2024

Pattern Originally Published as part of the Malabrigo Quickies Program!

Image Descriptions:

1. Someone wearing a teal blue sock knit in fingering-weight yarn. The sock has a textured cable pattern on the instep
2. someone wearing a pair of teal blue socks knit in fingering-weight yarn. The socks have a heel flap and gusset heel, and a textured cable pattern on the leg and instep
3. someone wearing a pair of teal blue socks knit in fingering-weight yarn. The socks have a textured cable pattern on the leg and instep.