Description ~ Argyle Socks

Argyle socks are associated with the Scottish culture since 1500, but they took America by storm post-WWII. Popularity waxes and wanes, but this traditional patterning never has completely gone away. Modern yarns and knitting needles are taking the argyle into the 21st century, and this is a great used for those Mini-skeins you are accumulating! Argyles are also an ideal medium for practicing intarsia technique, and have a universal and timeless appeal.

Materials Needed ~ Argyle Socks

Yarn: Smooth sock yarns. I recommend solid colors with as much contrast between colors as possible and of equal weight. It is easier to see your joins and the development of the pattern if there is a big contrast of color at the join. So choose a light color to be next to a dark color, etc.

Knitting needles: dpn’s, straights and/or circular needles in sizes appropriate for your yarn. You will be knitting both flat and circularly, so straight needles are highly recommended.

Notions: sharp tapestry needles for weaving in ends, scissors, post-it notes for following charts

Homework ~ Argyle Socks

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