Vov Socks Pattern
Digital DownloadThe VoV socks got its name from the patterning at the ankle <O>. It uses a combination of techniques such as fairisle knitting, dominant stitch transfers, and short rows for heel and toe shaping.
The pattern is designed to be adapted to your own measurements. It’s a great project for beginners to learn various technique, and adapt a pattern to their own fit.
Although this is a beginner project, basic understanding and practice of machine knitting on the main bed is required.
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FAQs
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A fully functioning machine with patterning device (punch card or electronic). Since these are adaptable, any gauge can be used.
Basic accessories including transfer tools, cast-on combs etc.
Blank punch card & hole puncher for punch card machine.
Ribber attachment is optional.
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These socks are designed to be adapted to any measurements.
Design template is included to fill in your measurements, which you will convert into number of rows and needles from your 1” gauge.
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The sample was knitted on a standard gauge machine, using the Cascade Heritage, and Brown Sheep Nature Spun Fingering.
You can adapt the socks to other gauges as well.
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Yes you can! You may do a turned hem, or any trim of your choice. Just make sure you swatch and see how it fits.
How to Knit the VoV Socks
On-Demand ClassIn case you need help with the techniques shaping and patterning techniques required for this project, we have a class made for you.
The class has the project broken down into four chapters, with assignments, and relevant videos that demonstrate the required techniques to finish that chapter.
You can take the class at your own pace, or make it a weekly practice. The class will be accessible in your account for life-time, so you can come back to where you left off when you are ready to knit.
You will also have access to our forum to post questions, and see fellow knitters adaptation to the pattern.
Chapter 1 – Yarn & Tension Swatch
You will be making tension swatches for the jersey (stocking stitch/stocknette) part of the socks, and the rib trim if you are using a ribber, with the yarn of your choice.
If you do not have a ribber, you may do a turned hem, or any trim of your choice.
Chapter 2 – Practice the Techniques
The VOV socks features the various techniques that requires some practice by making swatches to get them right. Always make your mistakes on the swatch before diving into making the whole project.
Chapter 3 – Calculations
We'll show you how to calculate the rows and needles based on your tension swatch, and fill in the measurements on the provided sock template.
Chapter 4 – Knit the Socks
After all the preparation, you will be ready to follow the instructions in the sock pattern, and the template to knit your socks!