Welcome to the June Knit-Along with the Gauntlet Socks! The weather's finally warming up, and the winter boots are put away, time to show off the fun knit socks! And, if you don't yet have fun knit socks, well, then, enjoy the June Knit-Along!
The Gauntlet Socks pattern is 50% off for the Knit-Along, right through the month of June. You can get the pattern in my Web Shop, Etsy, and Ravelry! And patrons have access to the pattern, you can download it in the Patreon Shop!
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| Photography: TKGA |
This pattern started years ago when I was first really starting to experiment with both sock design and using self-striping and gradient yarns. I liked how the various gradients worked up when knit on the bias, rather than just plain gradients and stripes, but it never quite came together in a way I really wanted.
After dusting off my notes a few years later, I came up with the rough construction of what I ended up calling Gauntlet Socks because of how they looked at the top of the cuff; that is, shaped—to my mind—like a gauntlet out of something like Lord of the Rings. (And yes, I am that much of a nerd)! I also decided that instead of working them in a gradient (although that is absolutely an option), I wanted to see how they would work up in a solid or semi-solid. And when I got the chance to try out Lichen and Lace’s 80/20 Sock, well, yes please!
These socks are knit from the cuff down, worked on the bias for the leg and instep. The heel is knit in short rows with garter stitch, and the toe is seamed with grafting (Kitchener Stitch). Since these socks are knit on the bias, when you begin the leg, the ribbing pattern will begin to distort - please don't worry, this is an expected part of the pattern!
The sample was knit in Lichen and Lace’s 80/20 Sock, which is 80% Superwash Merino, and 20% Recycled nylon. In 2024, Lichen and Lace updated their sock yarn to an Organic Superwash Merino base, but, the brilliant colours and and sturdy sock base are still exactly the same!
These socks come in three adult sizes: Adult XS, S, and L, with a leg circumference of 7 (8, 9) inches, 18 (20.5, 23) cm, and a foot length of 9 (9.25, 10.25) inches 9 (23.5, 26) cm (though the foot length is adjustable!)
Now, onto the other important part, the Knit-Along Details!
For the month of June, every finished pair of socks has a chance to win a $30 CAD Gift Card from The Knitting Loft, or, 4 patterns of their choice from my Web Shop!
You can enter the KAL by posting on Facebook, Instagram, and, Discord (for a non-Meta option!) giving 3 chances to win in total!
I always look forward to seeing your Finished Objects! Please post them to various social media with #SarahDawnsDesigns, and #SarahDawnsDesignsJune2026 and/or share them to the Facebook Group or to the Discord! That way, I can see the awesome that you folks make!
**One
entry per person for each project per platform (three possible entries
total for each completed project). One Winner will be drawn at random
using random number generation. Prize will be distributed by e-mail,
Participants may enter the same project on more then one platform, but
may only enter each project once per platform. Not sponsored or endorsed
by The Knitting Loft.
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