This is a pair of socks with stirrups which I think will be perfect for yoga and pilates. They will also work well as sleeves if you make it without the stirrups. Perfect for cold malls and cinemas as well as the gym! This makes a niffy ultilitarian knitting project for the tropics. I like that in Hongkong the thermostat is legally set at 25C, which still makes for a comfortable environment indoors, but not so cold in contrast to the warm humid outdoors that one needs warmer clothing indoors. As you can see I’ve only just started, its grown since this photo was taken. If it looks great completed, I will make another pair for a friend. I will also consider making a pair of sleeves with the same pattern, but perhaps not wear the socks with the sleeves at the same time – overkill!
Socks, leg warmers, sleeves, hats and gloves make wonderful projects to take with you on holiday. They start small and are small even when completed, so they don’t take up that much space in your hand luggage (or luggage).
This pattern is knitting in the round with magic loop on 80cm circular knitting needles in 3.25mm. It is possible to knit this project with 2 circular knitting needles or with double pointed knitting needles. I just prefer to knit in the round with magic loop using slightly longer circular knitting needles. The pattern itself is not hard, though some interpretation is needed for the twist in the pattern. The pattern is easy to remember and keep track of once you have done a few repetitions.
We’re knitting with:
- Addi Premium Circular Knitting Needles 80cm 3.25mm
- 4ply 100% wool 100g grams from Spotlight, Singapore. (I lost the label a long time ago sorry)
This is a free pattern from www.vogueknitting.com. They have a very nice selection of free knitting patterns available.
The free pattern is available here:
Stirrup Socks
Links:
Socks with stirrups 2
How do you do these with magic loop and can you do 2 at a time. I would love more information, Thank you
To knit a pair of socks at the same time, you need longer circular knitting needles in magic loop. It can also be done with 2 pairs of circular knitting needles. You will need 2 balls of yarn.