{"product_id":"digital-item-hiding-in-my-shell-sock-knitting-pattern-set-english-and-german","title":"DIGITAL ITEM - Hiding in My Shell sock knitting pattern set. English and German","description":"\u003cp\u003eHiding in My Shell sock pattern set includes \u003cstrong\u003etwo\u003c\/strong\u003e sock patterns inspired by creatures who travel slowly in shells. One inspired by the humble snail and the other by cheeky tortoises (or turtles! Whatever you prefer!). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sock patterns have been tech edited and test knitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnail Trail socks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis quirky sock pattern is for anyone who appreciates a joyful, eye-catching snail design. Perfect for sock knitters who enjoy something a little different, these snails wind their way across the socks in a way that’s as satisfying to knit as it is to show off. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnit from the top down, starting with a stripy racing style cuff and a short row heel (video for heel provided) and an overall. This pattern has rows that use three colours in one round. There is an optional simple colourwork pattern included which can be added to help create length to your sock. This pattern uses the magic loop circular needle method (but were also test knitted with 23cm (9 inch) circulars and DPNs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn used for both sock patterns\u003cbr\u003eJohn Arbon Textiles Exmoor sock yarn. \u003cbr\u003e4 ply fingering weight. 60% Exmoor Blueface Superwash, 20% Falklands Corriedale Superwash, 10% Zwartbles and 10% Nylon. 200m \/ 218 yds per 50g. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing\u003cbr\u003e1 (2, 3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fit (foot circumference): 19.5 – 21 (21.5 –23.5, 26-28) cm \/ 8 (9 ½, 10 ¾) inches.\u003cbr\u003eFinished circumference: 17.5 (21, 24.5) cm \/ 7 (8 ½, 9 ¾) inches.\u003cbr\u003eRecommended ease: Approximately 2.5cm (1 inch) of negative ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeg\/foot length can be easily adjusted. See instructions for details.\u003cbr\u003eSample shown is knit in size 2 for shoe size US 8.5 (EU 39, UK 6), foot circumference 22.5cm (8 ¾ inches). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny fingering weight sock yarn can be used for this sock pattern, as long as you can obtain the same gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown in:\u003cbr\u003eMC: Mackerel-Sky (light blue).  Approx 50 (60, 65) g, 200 (240, 260) m \/ 218 (262, 284) yds.\u003cbr\u003eCC1: Plashes (darker blue). Approx 23g, 92 m \/ 101 yds.\u003cbr\u003eCC2: Fairy Thimble (pink). Approx 10g, 40m \/ 44 yds.\u003cbr\u003eCC3: Mizzle (natural). Approx 5g, 20m \/ 22 yds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedles\u003cbr\u003eFor ribbing and stockinette: 2.25mm (US 1), 80cm (32 inch) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars, or a 23cm (9 inch) circular needle.\u003cbr\u003eFor colourwork: 2.5mm (US 1.5), 80cm (32 inch) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars, or a 23cm (9 inch) circular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant note: Do check your gauge for fitting. **Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down needle sizes.**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGauge\u003cbr\u003e34 sts x 44 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for ribbing and stockinette.\u003cbr\u003e34 sts x 36 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for colourwork. (This is the same stitch gauge even though we are using a bigger needle size because for myself and many other knitters, we often knit the colourwork sections tighter than stockinette. Please check your own gauge to see if this works for you).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlow Down Tortoise socks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI have a tortoise from my childhood, named Tammy, who must be in his 60´s now, but continues to chase my dad around the garden on warm days. Funnily enough he loves peoples’ shoes, so I felt it appropriate to dedicate a pair of socks with tortoises on for Tammy. If turtles are more your thing, these socks can be knit with a blue, sea background, if preferred! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese socks are knit from the cuff down. They have a stripy ribbed cuff, short row heel, and a simple to knit, tortoise motif running throughout the leg and foot. There is an optional simple colourwork pattern included which can be added to help create length to your sock. The socks are finished with stripy toes. The pattern uses the magic loop circular needle method (but was also test knitted with 9-inch circulars or dpns).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing\u003cbr\u003e1 (2, 3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fit (foot circumference): 19.5 – 21 (21.5 –23.5, 26-28) cm \/ 8 (9 ½, 10 ¾) inches.\u003cbr\u003eFinished circumference: 17.5 (21, 24.5) cm \/ 7 (8 ½, 9 ¾) inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended ease: Approximately 2.5cm (1 inch) of negative ease. For your foot circumference, measure around the widest part of your foot (normally the ball of your foot, just before the start of your toes). Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down a needle size.\u003cbr\u003eLeg\/foot length can be easily adjusted. See instructions for details.\u003cbr\u003eSample shown is knit in size 2 for shoe size US 8.5 (EU 39, UK 6), foot circumference 22.5cm (8 ¾ inches). \u003cbr\u003eShown in:\u003cbr\u003eMC: Mizzle (Natural).  Approx 50 (60, 65) g, 200 (240, 260) m \/ 218 (262, 284) yds.\u003cbr\u003eCC1: Fuzzpig (brown). Approx 23g, 92 m \/ 101 yds.\u003cbr\u003eCC2: Aggy (green). Approx 10g, 40m \/ 44 yds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedles\u003cbr\u003eFor ribbing and stockinette: 2.25mm (US 1), 80cm (32 inch) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars, or a 23cm (9 inch) circular needle.\u003cbr\u003eFor colourwork: 2.5mm (US 1.5), 80cm (32 inch) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars, or a 23cm (9 inch) circular needle as preferred. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant note: Do check your gauge for fitting. Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down needle sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGauge\u003cbr\u003e34 sts x 44 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for ribbing and stockinette.\u003cbr\u003e34 sts x 36 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for colourwork. (This is the same gauge even though we are using a bigger needle size, because for myself and many other knitters, we often knit the colourwork sections tighter than stockinette. Please check your own gauge to see if this works for you).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in collaboration with John Arbon Textiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10% off kits for both socks and all Exmoor sock yarn purchased from John Arbon with code HidingInMyShell until May 29th 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnail Trail Socks: \u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" shape=\"rect\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jarbon.com\/products\/snail-trail-socks-kit-by-charlotte-stone?dt_id=3158775\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.jarbon.com\/products\/snail-trail-socks-kit-by-charlotte-stone?dt_id=3158775\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow Down Tortoise Socks: \u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" shape=\"rect\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jarbon.com\/products\/slow-down-tortoise-socks-kit-by-charlotte-stone?dt_id=3158775\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.jarbon.com\/products\/slow-down-tortoise-socks-kit-by-charlotte-stone?dt_id=3158775\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stone Knits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53608424702294,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/0729\/7878\/files\/HidinginMyShellsockscover_c2d14643-c03c-4557-931b-d9c724f72da1.jpg?v=1778575994","url":"https:\/\/www.stoneknits.com\/products\/digital-item-hiding-in-my-shell-sock-knitting-pattern-set-english-and-german","provider":"Stone Knits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}