Knitting Pattern 15-Years-Socks (PDF)

The 15-Years-Socks are the anniversary design celebrating 15 years of sockshype. They combine proven knitting techniques with refined details. The diagonal slip-stitch pattern creates a distinctive texture while remaining pleasantly rhythmic to knit. Different yarn choices produce looks ranging from classic and elegant to bright and colourful.

This detailed pattern lets you knit individual socks in sizes 34/35 to 42/43.

Design & pattern

• a small rolled edge after casting on,
• a diagonal slip-stitch pattern inspired by the Swanja shawl,
• crossed stitches without a cable needle,
• an increase heel worked from the centre back,
• the popular star toe.

Suitable for knitters with basic skills who want to learn new techniques or deepen their existing knowledge.

Contents of the knitting pattern

• 16-page richly illustrated step-by-step pattern with colour coding for sizes 34/35 to 42/43
• Instructions for double-pointed needles plus additional guidance for Magic Loop and other flexible needle sets
• Detailed explanations of the techniques used, especially crossing stitches without a cable needle and increases from the strand between stitches
• Knitting charts
• List of abbreviations
• Suitable for 4-ply sock yarn, including solid, variegated, hand-dyed and gradient yarns

What you need for the 15-Years-Socks:

• 100 g of 4-ply sock yarn with a yardage of approximately 420 m/100 g
• 2.5 mm double-pointed needles; alternatively an 80 cm circular needle or flexible needle sets such as Neko Bamboo Flex or Trios in 2.5 mm
• 2.75 mm needles if you knit tightly
• 2 stitch markers
• 1 pair of scissors