These charming socks feature easy-to-knit stranded colorwork on the upper leg, with another sweet “bracelet” of color just before the toe shaping. They’re worked top-down, but if you’re a fan of toe-up socks, you can easily adapt them — the colorwork patterns are identical in both directions.

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To make them, you’ll need about 300 yards/275 m of sock yarn for the main color and 75 yards/70 m for the contrast color.

The pattern’s named after the Mill River Conservation Area in Amherst, Massachusetts. The trails in the woods along the Mill River offer refreshing places to walk, sit and reflect, and knit or spin. It’s a calming, restorative place, lovely in all seasons, and I’m grateful it’s just a few minutes from home.

Measurements: About 7.5 inches/19 cm foot circumference will stretch to fit up to 9 inches/23 cm and about 8.5 inches/22 cm foot length

Yarn:
—MC: 300 yds/275 m sock yarn
—CC: 75 yds/70 m sock yarn

Sample shown was knit with Olann Gra Tommy 4-Ply Sock 75% superwash merino, 25% nylon; 462 yds/423 m per 100g skein, colorway: November Skies (MC), and Olann Gra Tommy 4-Ply Sock 75% superwash merino, 25% nylon; 93 yds/85 m per 20g mini skein, colorway: Pigeon Gray (CC).

Notions:
—US #1/2.25 mm set of 5 double-pointed needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—US #1-1/2/2.50 mm set of 5 double-pointed needles
—Stitch marker, tapestry needle

Gauge: 16 sts/22 rnds = 2”/5 cm in stockinette st

The colorwork is provided in chart form only.

The perfect fingerless mitts for spring! Knit in fingering weight yarn, the Fine Morning Mitts feature a column of delicate lace at the outer edge of each hand. They’re worked in the round on double-pointed needles; the pattern provides instructions for two sizes.

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Hand circumference: 7 (7.5) inches/18 (19) cm unstretched at widest part of palm

Length: 6.5 inches/16.5 cm from cast-on to bind-off

Ease: These mitts are intended to be worn with zero ease to 1 inch/2.5 cm of negative ease around the palm. Size S/M will comfortably fit a palm circumference of 7.25–8.25 inches/18.5–21 cm (measured above the thumb) and Size L will fit a palm circumference of 8–9 inches/20.5–23 cm (measured above thumb). For a smaller size, try using smaller needles.

Yarn: 135 (150) yds/125 (138)m fingering weight yarn. Sample in size S/M was knit with one skein of Hudson + West Co. Weld 70% U.S. merino wool, 30% U.S Corriedale wool, 200yds/183 m per 1.76 oz/50g skein, colorway: Fawn.

Needles
—US #2/2.75mm double-pointed needles
—US #3/3.25mm double-pointed needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Notions: Stitch markers, scrap yarn, tapestry needle

Gauge: 25 sts/37 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch on larger needles, after blocking

The stitch patterns are provided in charts and written, row-by-row form.

The energetic, waving lines of the lace stitch in the Con Brio Mitts inspired the pattern’s name—con brio is a musical term meaning “with spirit or vigor.” Knit in sportweight yarn, these pretty mitts are fun to make and wear. 

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Finished (Blocked) Measurements:
Hand circumference: 7.5 inches/19 cm unstretched at widest part of palm
Length: 7.25 inches/18 cm from cast-on to bind-off

Size/Ease Notes:
These mitts are quite stretchy and should comfortably fit palm circumferences of 7.5–9 inches/19–23 cm (measured above the thumb). For a smaller size, use smaller needles and/or fingering weight yarn.

Yardage:
165 yds/150 m sportweight yarn. Sample was knit with Quince & Co. Chickadee Bare 100% wool; 362yds/332 m per 100g skein. Chickadee Bare comes in a larger skein (100g) than the dyed colors of Chickadee (50g). If you are making these mitts with the regular (dyed) Chickadee, you’ll need just one skein.

Needles and Notions:
—US #4/3.50mm double-pointed needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—US #3/3.25mm double-pointed needles
—Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scrap yarn

Gauge:
—22 sts/36 rnds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch using larger needle, after blocking
—24 sts/36 rnds = 4”/10 cm in pattern stitch using larger needle, after blocking

To save time, check gauge.

Stitch Patterns: The lace pattern is provided in both written, line-by-line form and a chart.

The Con Brio Mitts and Con Brio Cowl are also available as an ebook set.

Pretty, feminine, and practical, the Shallows Mitts and Shallows Cowl are among my most popular designs. They're knit in fingering weight yarn, with the option of adding beads for a pop of color or sparkle. (And the patterns provide complete information on placing beads with a crochet hook—it's really simple once you've got the hang of it!)

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The two patterns are also available individually: Shallows Cowl, Shallows Mitts

A pretty confection of texture, lace, and color, the Sugar Dusted Socks feature columns of lace on the outer leg and foot, surrounded by clusters of purl stitches. Worked top down in two colors of fingering weight sock yarn, they're easy yet engaging to knit. Have fun choosing colors to make your Sugar Dusted socks unique!

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Size: Women’s medium. For a larger size, use sportweight yarn and larger needles.

Finished (Blocked) Measurements: About 7.5 inches/19 cm circumference (will stretch to fit up to 9 inches/23 cm) and about 8.75 inches/22 cm foot length.

Materials:
--Main color (MC): 275 yds/250 m sock yarn
--Contrast color (CC): 115 yds/105 m sock yarn

The sample was knit with Bare Naked Wools Better Breakfast Fingering (55% merino wool, 35% alpaca, 10% nylon); 450yd/411m per 4.06oz/115g skein, colorway: Bakery Rye (MC), and The Fawn and the Fox Otter (75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon); 463yd/423m per 3.53oz/110g skein, colorway: Let’s Stay Home (CC).

--US #1/2.25 mm set of 5 double-pointed needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
--Stitch marker, tapestry needle

Gauge: 16 sts/22 rnds = 2”/5 cm in stockinette stitch

Pattern instructions: The stitch patterns are provided in charts and written, row-by-row form.

Inspired by the colors and markings of downy woodpeckers, the Downy Hat is a stranded-color toque worked in four colors of DK weight yarn. It’s knit in the round, from the bottom up. The pattern provides instructions for four sizes.

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Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4)

Blocked Measurements: 16 (18, 20, 22) inches/41 (46, 51, 56) cm circumference (unstretched); 9 (9, 9.25, 9.25) inches/23 (23, 24, 24) cm length.

This hat is designed to be worn with a small amount of negative ease—choose a size that is about 1 inch/2.5 cm smaller than the wearer’s actual head circumference. The sample hat in the photos is Size 3 and was modeled with approximately 1 inch/2.5 cm negative ease.

Yarn
Buachaille by Kate Davies Designs 100% wool; 120yd/110m per 50g skein, one skein each of Highland Coo (Color A), Haar (Color B), Squall (Color C), and Ptarmigan (Color D)

If you are substituting yarns, you’ll need DK weight wool in four colors—Color A: 55 (60, 65, 70) yds/51 (55, 60, 65) m; Color B: 50 (55, 60, 65) yds/45 (51, 55, 60) m; Color C 25 (30, 35, 40) yds/23 (28, 32, 37) m; Color D: 20 (25, 30, 35) yds/18 (23, 28, 32) m.

Needles
--US #4/3.5mm and US #5/3.75mm 16-inch circular needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
--US #5/3.75mm double-pointed needles

Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers; optional: pom-pom maker

Gauge: 24 sts/28 rnds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch on larger needle, after blocking

The stitch patterns are provided in charts.

This warm and cozy log cabin afghan is knit in four colors of worsted weight wool. Worked from the center outward, it’s completely seamless - no sewing or joining. The pattern provides instructions for a smaller throw and a larger afghan (shown in the photos).

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Finished (Blocked) Measurements
—Throw: 43 inches/110 cm by 56 inches/143 cm
—Afghan: 52 inches/133 cm by 60 inches/153 cm

The sample in the photos is the larger size (afghan).

Yarn
—Color 1: Cascade 220 100% wool; 220yd/201m per 100 gr skein, #8401 Silver Grey, 5 skeins (throw), 7 skeins (afghan)
—Color 2: Cascade 220 100% wool; 220yd/201m per 100 gr skein, #4010 Straw, 2 skeins (throw), 3 skeins (afghan)
—Color 3: Cascade 220 100% wool; 220yd/201m per 100 gr skein, #8012 Doeskin Heather, 2 skeins (throw), 3 skeins (afghan)
—Color 4: Valley Yarns Northampton 100% wool; 247yd/226m per 100 gr skein, #42 Lake Heather, 2 skeins (throw), 3 skeins (afghan)

If you are substituting yarns, you’ll need the following approximate amounts of worsted weight wool:
—Color 1: 1,000yd/915m (throw), 1,450yd/1,325m (afghan)
—Color 2: 440yd/400m (throw), 660yd/600m (afghan)
—Color 3: 440yd/400m (throw), 660yd/600m (afghan)
—Color 4: 490yd/445m (throw), 675 yd/615m (afghan)

Needles: US #7/4.5mm 24-inch or 32-inch circular needle OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE.

The piece is worked back and forth in rows, using a long circular needle to accommodate the large number of sts. You may wish to use interchangeable needle tips and successively longer cords as the piece grows.

Notions: Tapestry needle, locking stitch markers (optional)

Gauge: 18 sts/36 rows = 4”/10 cm in garter stitch, after blocking

Note: If your gauge differs from the pattern gauge, the dimensions of your finished piece may be different as well. If you knit at a looser gauge, you may need more yarn.

These pretty cable-and-lace mitts are a companion design to the Bay Road Cowl. Named after a winding rural road in my hometown of Amherst, Massachusetts, they’re worked in sportweight yarn.

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Sizes: The pattern provides instructions for two sizes.
—Hand circumference: 7 (7.5) inches/18 (19) cm unstretched at widest part of palm
—Length: 6.5 inches/16.5 cm from cast-on to bind-off

Yarn: 125 (135) yds/115 (125)m sportweight yarn. Sample in size Small/Medium was knit with one skein of Neighborhood Fiber Co. Capital Luxury Sport 70% merino wool, 20% cashmere, 10% nylon; 360yds/330 m per 4 oz/114g skein, colorway; Patterson Park.

Needles
—US #3/3.25mm double-pointed needles
—US #4/3.50mm double-pointed needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Notions: Stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle

Gauge: 24 sts/38 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking

The stitch patterns are provided in charts and written, row-by-row form.

The Bay Road Mitts and matching Bay Road Cowl are available as an ebook set.

A pretty row of houses circles the calf in the Rowhouse Socks.. Knit top-down in three colors of fingering weight/sock yarn, they're a great introduction to stranded-color knitting.

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Size: Adult medium (64 stitches)

Finished Measurements: About 7.5 inches/19 cm foot circumference will stretch to fit up to 9 inches/23 cm and about 8.5 inches/22 cm foot length

Materials:
—Main color (MC): 305 yds/280 m sock yarn; contrast color 1 (CC1): 24 yds/22 m sock yarn; contrast color 2 (CC2): 56 yds/52 m sock yarn. Sample shown was knit with Pigeonroof Studios High Twist Sock 100% superwash merino; 400 yds/366 m per 100g skein, colorway: Picholine (MC), and two colors of Pigeonroof Studios American Sock 100% superwash merino, selected from a one-of-a-kind naturally dyed gradient set of six colors (CC1 and CC2).
—US #1/2.25 mm set of 5 double-pointed needles (for lower leg and foot) OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—US 2/2.75 mm set of 5 double-pointed needles (for colorwork)
—Stitch marker, tapestry needle

Gauge: 16 sts/22 rnds = 2”/5 cm in stockinette stitch on smaller needles

Notes:
—This top-down sock pattern is written for four double-pointed needles, but other methods, such as Magic Loop, may be used instead.
—The toes are grafted using kitchener stitch; complete instructions are provided in the pattern.
—For a smaller size, try using smaller needles and/or light fingering weight yarn. For a larger size, substitute sportweight yarn and larger needles.

Level of difficulty: Intermediate. This pattern is a good introduction to stranded-color knitting. No more than two colors are used in any round.

Stitch patterns: The colorwork motif is provided in a chart only. The rest of the pattern is written.

Sometimes it’s the simple, uncomplicated things that lift your spirits and make life extra sweet—like a new pair of cozy fingerless mitts. Worked in the round, the About Town Mitts knit up quickly and easily (no charts to follow). Choose a luxurious sportweight yarn with a touch of cashmere to make them even more special. 

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These mitts are available in an ebook set with the matching About Town Shawl.

Finished (Blocked) Measurements
—Hand circumference (unstretched, at widest part of palm): Size S 6.25 inches/16 cm; Size M 7 inches/18 cm; Size L 7.75 inches/20 cm (see Pattern Notes)
—Length (all sizes): 7 inches/18 cm from cast-on to bind-off

Yardage: 120 (135, 150) yds/110 (125, 140) m sportweight yarn. Sample was knit with The Fibre Co. Road to China Light 65% alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 159yds/145 m per 50g skein; color: Carnelian

Needles and Notions:
—US #4/3.50mm double-pointed needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—US #3/3.25mm double-pointed needles
—Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scrap yarn

Gauge: 26 sts/40 rnds = 4”/10 cm in pattern stitch using larger needle, after blocking

The stitch patterns are provided in written, line-by-line form (no charts).

Couplet is a top down, “his and hers” sock pattern, with instructions for two sizes and two options: one with lace at the calf and one without lace. The sample shown in the gold color is the “with lace” option in the smaller size. The second photo, of a sock in progress in brown yarn, shows the “without lace” option.

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Sizes: Medium (Large)

Finished Measurements: About 7.5 (9.5) inches/19 (24) cm foot circumference will stretch to fit up to 9 (11) inches/23 (28) cm and about 8.5 (10) inches/22 (26) cm foot length

Yarn: 365 (450) yds/334 (411) m sock yarn.

Needles: US #1/2.25 mm set of 5 double-pointed needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge: 16 sts/22 rnds = 2”/5 cm in stockinette st

Techniques: Cast on, knit, purl, yarn overs, increases and decreases, working in the round, grafting. Step-by-step instructions are provided for working Kitchener Stitch to graft the toe.

Stitch patterns are provided in both written form and charts.

With their knit-purl textures and simple lace, the On the Other Hand Mitts make the most of the tonal variations in hand-dyed sock yarns—but they’ll look great in solid and semi-solid colors, too.

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As I developed this design, I experimented with different options for the arm, trying out a longer lace section as well as a shorter lace section followed by rings of purl rounds. In the end, I really couldn’t decide which option I liked best! And when I shared them with some friends, an equal number liked each of the options. So I knit one of each and included instructions for both of them in the pattern.

You can knit one of each, as shown in the sample photos, or knit two matching mitts using either option. From the thumb gusset onwards, instructions are the same for both options.

Sizes: S and M/L

Finished (Blocked) Measurements:
—Hand circumference: Size S 6 inches/15 cm unstretched at widest part of palm; Size M/L 7 inches/18 cm unstretched at widest part of palm
—Length (both sizes): 11.25 inches/29 cm from cast-on to bind-off

The shaping of these mitts creates a somewhat loose, slouchy fit on the arm and a closer fit on the hand. They are intended to be worn with zero ease to 1.5 inches/4 cm of negative ease around the palm. Size S will comfortably fit a palm circumference of 6–7.5 inches/15–19 cm (measured above the thumb) and Size M/L will fit a palm circumference of 7–8.5 inches/19–22 cm (measured above thumb). If you prefer a very snug fit, consider going down a needle size.

Materials:
—235 (260) yds/215 (238) m fingering weight yarn. Sample was knit with Skeinny Dipping Merino Single 100% superwash merino wool; 475yds/435 m per 114g skein; color: Brown Butter
—US #3/3.25mm needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—US #2/2.75mm needles

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scrap yarn

Gauge: 27 sts/40 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch using larger needle, after blocking

Instructions for the stitch patterns are in written form (no charts).

“Fee-bee” is a song of the chickadee, the state bird of Massachusetts, where I live. The lace pattern on the cuff of the mitts reminded me of bird tracks in snow, so I decided to name the Fee-bee Mitts after the cheery, inquisitive chickadees who visit my bird feeders and bring me joy all winter long.

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These mitts are knit flat, then seamed at the side, with an opening left for the thumb. 

Finished (Blocked) Measurements: 7 inches/17.5 cm height by 7.25 inches/18 cm wide (before seaming, measured at widest point)

The mitts will stretch to fit hands up to approximately 8.5 inches/21.5 cm in circumference. For larger hands, try using DK weight yarn and larger needles; for narrower hands or for a child’s size mitt, try using fingering weight yarn and smaller needles.

Materials:
—130 yds/119 m sportweight yarn. Sample shown was knit with Plucky Knitter Traveler Sport 65% merino, 20% silk, 15% yak; 325yd/297m per 100g skein, colorway: Wooden Shoe.
—US #5/3.75mm needles (for lace cuff)
—US #4/3.50mm needles (for hand) OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—Tapestry needle

Gauge: 25 sts/36 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch on smaller needle after blocking.

Techniques include knit, purl, increases and decreases, yarn overs, casting on, binding off, seaming.

Stitch patterns are provided in both written form and charts.

Hulst is a women’s sock design with just enough lace to keep things interesting, but plenty of easy stockinette to make the knitting zip along.

The pattern is named after Hulst Road, in Amherst, Massachusetts. The Brookfield Farm, where I shot the photos—is located on Hulst Road. As a shareholder, I've spent many happy hours there. It is my favorite place in my hometown!

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Sizes: Medium (Large)

Finished Measurements: About 7.5 (9.5) inches/19 (24) cm foot circumference will stretch to fit up to 9 (11) inches/23 (28) cm and about 8.75 (10.25) inches/22.5 (26) cm foot length

Materials:
—365 (450) yds/334 (411) m sock yarn. Sample shown was knit with Periwinkle Sheep Watercolors 75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon; 460yd/421m per 4oz/100g skein, colorway: Atlantic.
—US #1/2.25 mm set of 5 double-pointed needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge: 16 sts/22 rnds = 2”/5 cm in stockinette st

Techniques: Cast on, knit, purl, yarn overs, increases and decreases, working in the round, grafting. Step-by-step instructions are provided for working Kitchener Stitch to graft the toe.

Stitch patterns are provided in both written form and charts.

Knit in the round with two colors of DK weight yarn, the Rowhouse Hat offers an easy introduction to stranded color knitting. The color motif is worked on a 16-inch circular needle, so there’s no fiddling with dpns while you’re knitting with the two colors. It’s also a great stashbusting project and — with instructions for four sizes — you can make this hat for everyone, from kids to adults.

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Sizes: XS (S, M, L): 17.5 (19.25, 20.75, 22.25) inches/44 (49, 53, 56) cm circumference (unstretched); 8.25 (8.75, 9.25, 9.75) inches/21 (22, 23, 25) cm length. Will stretch to fit heads approximately 18–20 (20–22, 21–23, 23–25) inches/45–51 (51–54, 53–58, 58–64) cm circumference

Yardage: Main (lighter) color: 70 (80, 90, 100) yds/64 (73, 82, 91) m DK weight wool; contrast (darker) color: 115 (125, 135, 145) yds/105 (114, 123, 133) m DK weight wool. Sample shown is the Medium size and was knit with Swans Island Organic Washable DK 100% washable merino wool; 140yd/128m per 50g skein, one skein each of Dove (MC) and Mushroom (CC).

Needles: US #4/3.5mm and US #5/3.75mm 16-inch circular needles; US #4/3.5mm double-pointed needles

Gauge: 20 sts/30 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch on smaller needle after blocking

Pattern difficulty: Advanced beginner

Skills required: Casting on, knit, purl, decreases, working in the round on a circular needle and on dpns

Instructions: Written, but the “rowhouse” color motif is provided only in chart form.

Let’s twist! Left and right twists join knits and purls to create an appealing texture in these warm, unisex mitts. Worked in the round on dpns, the Indikon Mitts take their name from the Greek indikon (“blue dye from India”).

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Finished (Blocked) Measurements:
—Size M, hand circumference: 7 inches/18 cm unstretched at widest part of palm
—Size L, hand circumference: 7.5 inches/19 cm unstretched at widest part of palm

Size/Ease Notes:
These mitts are intended to be worn with zero ease to 1.5 inches/4 cm of negative ease around the palm. Size M will comfortably fit a palm circumference of 7–8.5 inches/18–22 cm (measured above the thumb) and Size L will fit a palm circumference of 7.5–9 inches/19–23 cm (measured above thumb). For a smaller size, try using fingering weight yarn and smaller needles.

Yardage: 190 (225) yds/175 (205) m sportweight yarn.

Needles and Notions:
—US #4/3.50mm double-pointed needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—US #3/3.25mm double-pointed needles
—Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scrap yarn

Gauge:
22 sts/36 rnds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch using larger needle, after blocking
24 sts/36 rnds = 4”/10 cm in pattern stitch using larger needle, after blocking

The stitch patterns are provided in charts and are written out, line by line.

Worked in the round, from the top down, the Plumtree Socks combine knit-purl textures and lace in an appealing design that’s easy to memorize and quick to knit.

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Size: Women’s medium (64 stitches). The stitch patterns on these socks are quite stretchy, giving them a comfortable, relaxed fit. If you have narrow feet or prefer a snug fit, use a smaller needle size and/or light fingering weight yarn.

Finished Measurements: About 7.5 inches/19 cm foot circumference will stretch to fit up to 9 inches/23 cm and about 8.5 inches/22 cm foot length

Materials:
—355 yds/325 m sock yarn. Sample shown was knit with Luna Grey Fiber Arts Altair 75% superwash merino wool, 15% nylon, 10% Tencel; 380yd/347m per 3.53oz/100g skein, colorway: Elderberry.
—US #1/2.25 mm set of 5 double-pointed needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—Stitch marker, tapestry needle

Gauge: 16 sts/22 rnds = 2”/5 cm in stockinette stitch

Notes:
—This top-down sock pattern is written for four double-pointed needles, but other methods, such as Magic Loop, may be used instead.
—For a smaller size, try using smaller needles and/or light fingering weight yarn. For a larger size, substitute sportweight yarn and larger needles.
—Stitch patterns are provided in both written, line-by-line form and in charts.

The Bohus-inspired Purlish Mitts are knit in the round with double-pointed needles using a 240-yard (220 m) mini skein set of hand-dyed fingering weight yarn (six colors). You’ll need no more than 10 gr/40 yards/37 m each of six colors ranging in tone from light (Color A) to dark (Color F).

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Sizes: S and M/L

Hand circumference: Size S 6.75 inches/17.5 cm unstretched at widest part of palm; Size M/L 7.25 inches/18.5 cm unstretched at widest part of palm

Length: Both sizes 7.25 inches/18.5 cm from cast-on to bind-off

Yarn/Yardage:
—180–240 yds/165–220 m fingering weight yarn. Sample was knit with a 240-yard (220 m) mini skein set of High Twist Sock 100% merino from Pigeonroof Studios; colorway: Sahara Desert.
—The size M/L sample mitts used approximately these amounts of yarn: Color A: 8 gr/32 yards/30 m; Color B: 6 gr/24 yards/22 m; Color C: 7 gr/28 yards/26 m; Color D: 9 gr/36 yards/33 m; Color E: 9 gr/36 yards/33 m; Color F: 8 gr/32 yards/30 m

Notions:
—US #2-1/2 (3.00 mm) double-pointed needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—US #1-1/2 (2.50 mm) double-pointed needles
—Stitch markers, tapestry needle, small amount of waste yarn

Gauge: 28 sts/36 rnds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch using larger needle, after blocking

The colorwork pattern is presented in chart form only.

Worked in the round, from the top down, the Tortoise Shells Socks feature cable-and-lace medallions encircling the calves and pretty columns of faux-cable twists that flow down the leg to the foot.

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Size: Women’s medium (64 stitches)

Finished Measurements: About 7 inches/18 cm foot circumference will stretch to fit up to 9 inches/23 cm and about 8.75 inches/22 cm foot length

Materials:
—385 yds/355 m sock yarn. Sample shown was knit with Dream in Color Smooshy with Cashmere 70% superwash merino wool, 20% cashmere, 10% nylon; 400yd/366m per 4oz/113g skein, colorway: Strange Harvest.
—US 1.5/2.50 mm set of 5 double-pointed needles (for upper leg)
—US #1/2.25 mm set of 5 double-pointed needles (for lower leg and foot) OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—Stitch marker, tapestry needle

Gauge: 16 sts/23 rnds = 2”/5 cm in stockinette stitch

Notes:
—This top-down sock pattern is written for four double-pointed needles, but other methods, such as Magic Loop, may be used instead.
—Because cables have a tendency to pull in, the upper leg is worked on larger needles (US 1.5/2.50 mm). The remainder of the sock is then worked on smaller needles (US #1/2.25 mm). If you have slender calves, you may wish to knit the entire sock on the smaller needles.
—For a smaller size, try using smaller needles and/or light fingering weight yarn. For a larger size, substitute sportweight yarn and larger needles.
—Stitch patterns are provided in both written, line-by-line form and in charts.
—The toes are grafted using kitchener stitch; instructions are provided.

The Leaf in the Wind Mittens are worked in the round from the cuff up, in three colors of fingering weight yarn. These modern mittens feature a geometric design inspired by the art of painter Agnes Martin and are named after her 1963 abstract painting Leaf in the Wind.

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Sizes: S/M and L

Finished (Blocked) Measurements:
—Hand circumference: Size S/M 8.5 inches/22 cm; Size L 9.5 inches/24 cm
—Length: Size S/M 9.25 inches/23.5 cm; Size L 10.5 inches/26.5 cm from cast-on to bind-off

Approximate Yardage:
—Color A: 140 (155) yards/128 (142) m fingering weight yarn
—Color B: 160 (175) yards/147 (161) m fingering weight yarn
—Color C: 140 (155) yards/128 (142) m fingering weight yarn

The size S/M sample was knit with Cascade 220 fingering 100% Peruvian Highland wool; 273 yd/250 m per 50 gr skein, one skein each of #9591 Buff (Color A), #9593 Ginseng (Color B), and #9602 Soft Sage (Color C).

When choosing colors, choose three distinct tones—one light (Color A), one medium (Color C), and one dark (Color B).

Notions:
—US #1 1/2 (2.50 mm) double-pointed needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—Stitch markers, tapestry needle, small amount of waste yarn

Gauge: 30 sts/36 rnds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking

The colorwork patterns are presented in chart form. 

The Sawmill River Hat features winding cables flowing from a garter stitch brim. Knit in fingering weight yarn (Brooklyn Tweed LOFT), it can be made as a close-fitting cap or a slouchier beanie. The pattern includes instructions for both options, in two sizes.

This design is part of Brooklyn Tweed's Wool People 8 collection. The pattern PDF can be purchased from Brooklyn Tweed or on Ravelry.

Photos: Jared Flood/Brooklyn Tweed

To view all knitting patterns by Bonnie Sennott, visit my Ravelry designer page.