Helix -- Knitting Patterns -- PDF Download
If you are looking for a sock pattern that is perfect for Indie dyed yarn, this is it! Helix is a three-row repeating pattern that utilizes two high-contrast colors. However, you will only be working with one color at a time. This top-down slipped stitch sock pattern is written for use with circular needles, but can be worked with DPNs or individual circular needles. 9-inch circulars are not recommended for this pattern. The nature of the Helix pattern is such that it is a fairly close-fitting; however, it is easily possible to go up by a needle size for a looser fit. Materials Yarn: Cedar Hill Farm Company Rocket Sock MT (75% Superwash Merino/25% Nylon; 464 yds./100g); one skein per color. Shown here: Oh, Fudge! and Vanilla Chai. Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) circular (9- or 24-inch) circular needle Notions: Yarn needle. Gauge: 9 stitches by 12 rows equals 1” (2.5 cm) in mosaic pattern stitch (blocked). Sizing: Extra-Small (6.5 to 7” or 16.5 to 17.78 cm foot circumference); Small (7