The Penrose staircase is a so-called “impossible figure” discovered by the British mathematician Lionel Penrose.
The socks are knitted from bottom up, with gusset and heel flap. They start with a clever cast-on. The bind-off forms an elastic edge.
To show best the staircase pattern, I recommend a light, solid yarn.
Penrose is a collaboration with Cuckoo Yarns.
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MATERIAL
YARN
Cuckoo Yarns, Sockenwolle (75% Virgin Wool superwash mulesing-free, 25% Nylon; 420 m / 459 yards per 100 g)
• 1 skein in Flamingo
74 g / 311 m / 340 yards used for the sample
The yarn is available through Neustadtgass13.
NEEDLES
2.5 mm / US #1.5 circular needle (80 cm / 32” in length) or DPNs, or size to obtain gauge
GAUGE
34 sts x 46 rows = 10 cm / 4” in stocking stitch after blocking
NOTIONS
- tapestry needle
- 2 stitch markers
MISCELLANEOUS
PATTERN NOTES
Sizing
If you are in-between sizes, go for the smaller size. Due to the textured pattern, the socks are very stretchy.
How to work Judy’s magic cast-on
https://youtu.be/sByQhhzX8AI
How to work the invisible ribbed bind-off
https://youtu.be/CcMEMvLYn_w
SKILLS REQUIRED
knit and purl, increases and decreases, special techniques are explained (by video)
The pattern comes in written and charted instructions.
SIZES
EU 35-36 37-38, 39-40, 41-42, 43-44
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot circumference: 20.5 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5 cm / 8 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10 ”
Foot length: 22 23, 24, 25, 26 cm / 8.75 9, 9.5, 9.75, 10”
Leg length: Adjustable to fit.
Sock shown is size 39-40.
TECH EDIT
James Bartley
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