Humber Socks

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A good “next pair” after your basic vanilla sock, the Humber Socks have a little bit of a stitch pattern that is easily memorized after a few rounds. Pattern is written for 4 ply Sock yarn and double pointed needles, and is available in 3 sizes.

Pattern is a FREE download!

SIZES

1 (2, 3)


Ankle circumference: 18 (20.5, 23) cm/ 7 (8, 9) ins

MATERIALS

Recommended Yarn

1 skein of 4 ply Sock yarn/ Fingering weight yarn, approx 100 g/ 3½ oz and 400 m/ 437 yds

Needles

  • 2.5 mm/ US 1½ double pointed needles

Yarn Ideas ($-$$$) 

  • West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 ply

  • Lang Yarns Jawoll

  • Briggs & Little Durasport

  • Coop Knits Sock Yeah!

  • Paintbox Yarns Sock

Notions

  • Stitch markers (removable)

  • Tapestry needle

GAUGE

36 sts x 48 rows per 10 cm/ 4 ins in Stockinette st, blocked. Adjust needle size to obtain gauge.


Close up of the Humber sock laying on a chair.
Three different coloured Humber socks laying on a chair.
Close up of the leg of the Humber sock, next to a sock in progress and a ball of yarn.