Cloudbusting (Knit Pattern)

Note: This is a listing for the printable PDF file only, not for a printed copy or the finished garment.

These socks are knit inside-out and in the round. The stockinette stitches are on the inside of the sock for a more comfortable footbed. The heel features shadow wrap short rows. See the video link under the stitch guide on this page. There’s also a photo tutorial in the pattern. These socks are meant to be worn as ankle socks but more repeats can be added for a longer sock. Each 6-rnd pattern repeat will add another approx. 5/8”/1.6 cm to the sock. See gauge below. This pattern is charted and also includes written instructions for the charts.

Finished Measurements (laying flat)
Width:
Adult Small (6/7): 3.5”/8.8 cm wide, blocked
Adult Medium (8/9): 4”/10 cm wide, blocked
Adult Large (10/11): 4.5”/11.4 cm wide, blocked
Length: Adjustable (Length of sock will depend on footbed length.)

Yarn
MC: (130/119) (175/160) (220/201) yards/meters of fingering weight sock yarn
CC: (45/41) (65/50) (90/82) yards of fingering weight sock yarn
Shown in Le Frances Serena Sock base in May in Winter (MC) & Maya Blue (CC)
Note: Choose a yarn with at least 20% nylon for durability

Needles
Size US #1.5 (2.25mm) 32” Circular Needle for working Magic Loop or a set of DPN’s

Notions
1 Locking Stitch marker for Hem
Tapestry Needle
Sock Blockers & Wool wash

Gauge
Stockinette worked in the round and blocked
28 stitches & 40 rows = 4”/10 cm x 4”/10 cm or, 7 sts & 10 rows per inch/2.54 cm
Lace Stitch worked in the round and blocked
28 stitches & 40 rows = 4”/10 cm x 4”/10 cm or, 7 sts & 10 rows per inch/2.54 cm