The Meddlesome Mama Sock Knitting Pattern

In historical romances, there’s a special place for older women who see and know all. Sometimes this archetype appears in the form of a grandmother, aunt, or society grand dame, but most often, she’s a main character’s wise mother. She sees what’s truly motivating her child’s behavior (even when the child themself doesn’t), manufactures social events and scenarios to push her child in the right direction, and only occasionally gloats when her schemes play out exactly how she planned.

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These socks are knit from the top down with a twisted 1×1 rib cuff, heel flap and gusset, and wedge toe. They are graded to five sizes for a wider range of fit. The slight ribbing that runs the length of the sock helps keep them snug and supportive while the eyelets allow for greater breathability.  The Meddlesome Mama is the third knitting pattern in the 2024 Golden Honey Sock Club, and is now available!

Sizes

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Finished sock dimensions: 6.25” (16 cm), 7.5” (19 cm), 8.75” (22 cm), 10” (25.5 cm), 11.25” (28.5 cm) circumference Most people like their socks snug, so choose a finished sock size that is slightly smaller than your actual foot)

Yarn and Yardage

This pattern uses 280-440 yds (256-403 m) of fingering weight yarn.  I knit the sample shown knit in West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-ply, 35% Bluefaced Leicester, 40% other wool, 25% nylon, 437 yds (400 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g).

Gauge and Needles

Gauge: 4” (10 cm) square = 32 stitches x 40 rows in stockinette You'll need one set of needles for your preferred style of small-circumference knitting in a size to match gauge listed above. The suggested needle size is US 1.5 (2.5 mm).

Tools

You'll need one stitch marker for beginning of round and optional additional markers between pattern repeats, as well as a tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Skill Level

This is an intermediate knitting pattern. It uses decreases, knitting in the round, eyelet lace, and stockinette grafting.

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