Saxe Point
Saxe Point
PDF KNITTING PATTERN. PRICES ARE IN USD.
Hardy enough for adventuring yet pretty enough for lounging, Saxe Point will be a lovely addition to your sock collection. The socks are worked toe-up with an afterthought heel and shaped leg, with a colourwork cuff to top it all off. I designed this pattern in collaboration with Catherine of Gauge Dye Works. She took colour inspiration from one of my photos of Vancouver Island’s rocky seashore, and together we created a yarn designed to create a wonderful knitting experience — along with the perfect pattern to show it off. The self-striping yarn makes colours appear on your needles as if by magic. I have included instructions for creating the same effect by substituting yarn.
The pattern now includes the bonus “Twinkle” chart for some holiday cheer!
The yarn designed especially for this pattern is from Gauge Dye Works.
This design is available as part of a print and ebook, Knit Outside.
Finished Measurements
foot circumference: 7.5 (8.75) in/19 (22) cm
calf circumference: 8.25 (10) in/21 (25.5) cm
total foot length (adjustable): 8.5 (9.75) in/21.5 (25) cm
Yarn
340 (400) yd/310 (365) m fingering weight yarn
Shown in Gauge Dye Works Merino Twist Classic (80% super wash merino wool, 20% nylon; 443 yd/405 m per 115 g/4 oz skein); Colour: Saxe Point; 1 skein
If substituting yarn, you’ll need about:
MC (striped section): 200 (235) yd/183 (215) m
CC1 (toe, heel, cuff): 110 (125) yd/100 (115) m
CC2 (cuff colourwork): 30 (35) yd/28 (32) m
Blocked Gauge
Gauge measurement should be taken after blocking.
34 sts/43 rounds = 4 in/10 cm in Stockinette stitch with smaller needles
Needles & Notions
Needle Sizes are recommendations only. Always use needle size necessary to obtain gauge. Use preferred small-circumference circular knitting method such as double pointed needles, magic loop, or two circulars.
Needle A (Plain Stockinette Stitch & Ribbing): US #2/2.75 mm
Needle B (Colourwork): US #4/3.5 mm
stitch markers
tapestry needle
waste yarn
Skills
Judy’s Magic Cast-on (instructions given in pattern), increasing, decreasing, working colour work
Tutorial: Judy’s Magic Cast-on
