Homegoing Socks
The Homegoing Socks are a beautiful tribute to Yaa Gyasi's best-selling novel, and feature lots of simple cables and twisted stitches which create the Twin Trees patterning on the leg.
Available in nine sizes, these socks are knit toe-up only and designed with Merino y Vino yarn. They are of intermediate difficulty, but we also offer a Free Homegoing Socks Knitting Class to help you get started.
Get your needles ready and start knitting your own Homegoing Socks today!
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Notes
Pattern includes links to relevent tutorials. Tutorials are also posted to the the YumiYarns Tutorials page.
The needle size listed is the needle size used to make the sample, you may need to go up 1-2 needle sizes to get a fabric that you like. Most knitters do well with US size 2 (2.75 mm) & if you are a tight or newer knitter you may want to try a US size 3 (3.25 mm). If you know your standard needle size for sock knitting, use that instead of what is listed in the pattern (the size that gives you gauge).
Make sure that your begining of round marker is different from your other markers so you can tell the difference. Locking markers are recommended .
Sizes
Child Sm (Child Lg, Youth Sm, Youth Lg, Adult XS, Adult S, Adult M, Adult L, Adult XL)
Finished Foot Length
7.5 (8, 8, 9, 9.5, 10 10.5, 11, 11.5)"
[19 (20.5, 20.5, 23, 24, 25.5, 26.5, 28, 29) cm]
Finished Circumference
6 (6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10)”
[15, 16.5, 18, 19, 20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5) cm]
Yarn
fingering-weight
178 (216, 264, 309, 348, 379, 422, 457, 503) yds
[163 (197, 242, 282, 318, 347, 386, 417, 460) m]
Sample Used:
75/25 SW Merino/Nylon
463 yds / 100 g
In the Colorway:
Needles
US 1 (2.5 mm) Double Points
or size and preferred needle type to obtain gauge
Notions
- Measuring Tape
- Stitch Markers
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
Gauge
32 sts x 48 rnds / 4” (10 cm)
in Stockinette, blocked
Stitches Used
(Visit the Tutorials page for Photo & Video Tutorials)
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Knit
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Purl
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Slip Purlwise
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1/1 Left Purled Cable
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1/1 Right Purled Cable
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2/1 Left Purled Cable
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2/1 Right Purled Cable
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2/2 Left Cable
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2/2 Right Cable
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2/2 Left Purled Cable
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2/2 Right Purled Cable
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K2TOG
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K Through the Back Loop
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Make 1 (or Lifted Increase)
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Purl
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P2TOG
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P2TOG Through the Back Loop
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Slip as if to Purl
Digital Download & Copyright Info
This pattern will arrive as downloadable PDF through a link that will be emailed to the address you provide at check-out. This is for personal use only, not for print or distribution without prior consent from the author. Link will expire after 30 days, please contact us if you need a refreshed link.
If you would like to use this pattern as a teaching resource, please contact Shaina@yumiyarns.com to discuss options.
Wholesale inquiries are welcome.