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Free Knitting Pattern: Serendipitous Ewe Triforce Socks

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triforce socks sandra singhIf you’re looking for a sock pattern to get your fall started on the right foot (sorry), check out this free pattern from Sandra Singh.

The Serendipitous Ewe Triforce Socks by Angela McNamara are mostly stockinette but feature a two-color design that goes into the ribbing and tow, and a two-color triangle design on the heel. Thus the name, I guess.

This is a great relatively easy pattern to work if you’ve never done two-color knitting on a sock. And once you start, you’re sure to want to find more ways to incorporate different colors in your socks.

[Photo by Angela McNamara/Sandra Singh.] Looking for more knitted socks designs and patterns to keep you warm this winter? Check out these knitted sock patterns on Etsy.

 

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  1. I just found you today. Thanks for the pretty Green and Yellow Socks, I think I may be actually ready to try that. I’ve not been knitting long, and those of my extended family live 2000 miles away, so I’ve no one to hold my hand. I have found a knit group, but it takes time to feel comfortable and say walk me through this! I saw I missed the Yarn Olympics…sigh… I’ll keep my eye open for the next fun event. Thanks and may your yarn never tangle. TA

Have you read?

Knit a Spiky Balaclava

Not too long ago my daughter and I had a discussion about what a chestnut really looks like. The nut itself is small and brown, of course, but on the tree they’re covered with this weird kind of spiky, kind of fuzzy shell. It’s a wonder anyone ever figured out they were edible.

If you didn’t know that, you might wonder why this project is call Chestnut balaclava, but now you know.

This fun design from Yevheniia Pyroh is covered with spikes just like a chestnut shell, and is even the same color, though of course you can make yours whatever color you like. It uses two strands of fingering weight yarn held together (which it says is fingering weight but you could try a light/DK yarn and see if you get gauge with it if you’d rather).

There are two different design options in the pattern. One is a more fitted balaclava style hat (it doesn’t cover the face but does go around the neck) and a looser fit hood.

It’s worked primarily in garter stitch, with shaping done by knitting and purling in the same stitch and through various decreases (including a knit 3 together).

The pattern is charted but also explained in words. It’s worked flat to the size you want, and then joined into a hood shape with ribbing at the neck. The opening for the face is finished with I-cord.

This hood/balaclava would definitely be a conversation starter and in different colors it might read more dinosaur than chestnut, which could also be fun. The sizing is totally custom so you can make it fit whatever head you’re stitching for.

If you want to try it for yourself (and I’d love to hear about it if you do!) you can download the free pattern from Ravelry.

[Photo: Yevheniia Pyroh]

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