ASHFIELD
ASHFIELD
Ashfield was originally published in November 2020. These socks were a part of the Knit With Attitude Anniversary Collection, a collection of 12 designs celebrating Knit With Attitude’s 10th anniversary. Knit With Attitude is a yarn shop specializing in environmentally conscious knitting products, located Stoke Newington, London.
When talk of an anniversary book for Knit With Attitude started, Fiona instantly knew she wanted to do a pair of socks as her contribution. They are perfect little canvases to explore interesting textures and motifs. Fiona also wanted to give knitters a perhaps new but fun technique to try out on this pair. Plus, she knew the vibrant selections of hand dyed socks yarns, at Knit With Attitude, would give knitters a lot of fun in the selection process for this project, or even a good excuse to dip into their stash for some beloved leftover yarn.
Fiona was happy to let Maya and the team to decided the selected yarns, this way it was a true collaboration. The intarsia chevrons embodies Fiona’s attitude when it come to designing, something different, tedious yet addictive. While the colour speak to the attitude of the shop, fun and energetic. As a designer, she loves working on collaborations where both personas can be seen and felt in this one designs.
This product listing is for the PDF pattern for the garment pictured and described here and not the actual finished item.
PATTERN NOTES
These socks are worked from the toe up, with intarsia across the top of the foot. After gusset increases, the heel comprises a heel turn and flap with a traditional slip-stitch pattern for reinforcement. Intarsia is then worked around the leg, and the socks finish with a 1x1 rib and simplified tubular cast-off.
SIZES
1 (2)
Designed to be worn with 1.25-2.5 cm / 0.5-1in of negative ease.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished foot circumference (unstretched) 19 (21.5)cm / 7.5 (8.5)in.
Finished leg circumference (unstretched) 18 (20.5)cm / 7 (8)in.
Finished leg length
Adjustable within the pattern.
Foot length
Adjustable within the pattern.
YARN
Garnsurr, Søkke Merino (4ply; 75% superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon; 425m / 464yds per 100g skein).
1 (1) x 100g skein of Marisup / Caano (Fresh Milk) (MC).
Hedgehog Fibres, Twist Sock (80% superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool, 20% nylon; 365m / 400yds per 100g skein).
1 (1) x 100g skein of Raven (CC).
If substituting yarn
MC: 205 (230) m / 225 (250) yds.
CC: 85 (95) m / 95 (105) yds of a similar yarn.
Yarn usage will vary according to length of foot/ leg worked.
NEEDLES
2.25mm / US 1 and 2mm / US 0 circular needles, 80cm / 32in, for the magic loop method.
GAUGE
33 sts & x 44 rounds = 10cm over stockinette stitch on 2.25mm / US 1 needles, after blocking. 36 sts & x 44 rounds = 10cm over intarsia pattern on 2.25mm / US 1 needles, after blocking.
NOTIONS
1 locking stitch marker and tapestry needle.
Photography (picture 1) by Jonna Hietala for Knit With Attitude.
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