Sweet Dumplin' Socks

Sweet Dumplin’ Socks
Designed by Rachel Brockman

The Sweet Dumplin’ socks are inspired by the season. Pumpkin pies, squash, hot apple cider, brilliant foliage, sweater weather, and the familiar crunch of leaves beneath your feet – all things that make autumn a sure favorite. As the weather begins to turn, there is no better way to stay cozy than with a pair of handknit socks.

This pattern was part of the Bella Cash Socktober Mystery Knitalong 2020.  You can find blog posts about the individual sections below.

• Week 1 Blog Post
• Week 2 Blog Post
• Week 3 Blog Post
• Week 4 Blog Post
• Week 5 Blog Post

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
Adult Small (Medium, Large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot Circumference: 7 (8, 9)”
Foot Length: Adjustable

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Bella Cash (60% fine merino superwash, 30% nylon, 10% cashmere; 50g/230 yds)

• 126 Forest – 1 ball (all sizes)
• 116 Sage – 1 ball (all sizes)
• 124 Mustard – 1 ball (all sizes)

Needles: Use DPNs or your preferred needles for knitting small circumferences
Needle A: US Size 1 (2.25 mm)
Needle B: US Size 3 (3.25 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Needle C: US Size 2 (2.75 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, waste yarn

GAUGE
32 sts x 34 rnds = 4” in stranded patt with Needle B
32 sts x 40 rnds = 4” Stockinette stitch (St st) with Needle C
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
These socks are knit from the cuff down and feature an afterthought heel. A combination of Left and Right Twists, stranded colorwork, and knit-purl textures are used throughout the pattern. Kitchener stitch is used to graft the toes and heel.