Namaste (yoga socks)

A yoga friend wants to knit yoga socks. I’ve designed the Namaste Socks to work well in a DK superwash wool blend. The k2, p2 ribbing is meditative, and the socks can be knit in just a few days making them the perfect gift or accessory. 

This may be considered an intermediate level pattern because knowledge of sock (and stitch) construction is helpful.

Finished size: 8”leg height; 5”,6”,7”foot length;

about 6” flat, stretch 10”circumference.

Materials: Yarn: DK superwash wool blend

Photo: Stratosphere by Brown Sheep, DK;

100% superwash wool, 260yds/3.5oz;

238m/100g; color: S221R Alpine Glow

Needles: Size US#4(3.5mm), 16”and 24” circular needles or size US#4 set double 
pointed needles  

Gauge: 6sts and 8rows = 1” (k2, p2 rib)

Adjust needle size to match gauge.

Notions: tapestry needle, stitch markers

Abbreviations: CO=cast on      BO= bind off      k = knit       p= purl       Rnd/s=round/s

     st/s=stitch/es      k2tog= knit 2 stitches together

Cable Cast On: (Knit Purl Hunter)      

Bind Off In Pattern: (Knit Purl Hunter) 

Knit Purl Hunter has graciously given permission for me to link her Cable Cast On and Bind Off in Pattern videos to assist any adventurous beginners wishing to knit a pair of Namaste socks.

Directions: The directions are written for adult size medium, and working with 2 circular needles. (notes are in italic) Make 2 socks.

Use Cable Cast On, with size US#4 needles, CO 48 stitches. (left needle = 48sts)

Set Up: With yarn in front, slip1, p2, * k2, p2; repeat from * to the last stitch, k1.

Now, place marker & join together by knitting first stitch being careful not to twist.

Foot Rnds: With 24 sts per needle, K1, p2, * k2, p2; repeat to last st, k1.

(Needle1, instep = 24sts; Needle2, sole = 24sts)

Work foot 5”, 6”, 7”, from CO for desired length. Set up for heel and leg.

Leg & Heel set up:

Rnd A: Needle1: K1, p2, * k2, p2; repeat to last st, k1, with Needle2: K1, Bind Off in Pattern 21sts,

do not BO last stitch, move yarn to back, slip BOloop to left needle. (2sts left needle, 1st right needle)

Row B: with 2sts on left needle, Cable Cast On 23sts, then slip1 stitch from right needle to left needle. (Needle2 = total 26sts)

Row C: Needle2: k2tog, p2, * k2, p2; repeat to last 2sts, k2tog (Needle2, back of leg = 24sts)

Leg Rnds: with 24 sts per needle, K1, p2, * k2, p2; repeat to last st, k1.

Work leg 8” from heel CO for desired height.

Finishing: Bind Off In Pattern all stitches. Weave in tails. Make second sock.

This pattern is available on marilynnsgardenknitdesign.blogspot.com.

Namaste Socks pattern pdf is available on Ravelry.

Copyright 2019, Marilynn Blacketer. All rights reserved. 2-10-19

For pattern support please contact: marilynnblacketer@gmail.com

Here are photos of the progress:

DK yarn from our LYS Seaside Yarn and Fiber!

Yarn wound into ball/cake.  Needles gathered.

I used the Cable Cast On for "toes".   I worked yarn from the inside and out of the ball/cake of yarn to work the socks two at a time on two circular needles.

I worked through the Bind Off In Pattern and Cable Cast On for the "heels".

I worked 8" for the legs, and ready to Bind Off In Pattern.

Namaste

Copyright 2019, Marilynn Blacketer. All rights reserved. 2-10-19

For pattern support please contact: marilynnblacketer@gmail.com