Nutmeg by Stella Ackroyd
Nutmeg by Stella Ackroyd
These pretty socks bring a modern vibe to classic.
The short fairisle band is easy to work with no complicated stranding to navigate and the finished result is chic and fuss-free, with just a hint of elegant patterning to draw attention to the cuff.
The recommended yarn for this project is Amble from The Fibre Company, available in 23 shades and in 100g skeins and 25g mini skeins.
The medium size used 47gm of main shade and 28gm of contrast, with just tiny amounts of two further shades for the patterned section. So plenty of scope to get two pairs out of 2 large skeins. You could complement this with either some scraps from your stash or treat yourself to 2 Amble mini skeins as well!
Offered in three sizes ranging from UK shoe size 3 to 8, the gorgeous colour palette of Amble lends endless fabulous combination opportunities - perfect for a sock drawer full of seasonal goodies!
Suggested yarn for this project is:
Yarn weight: 4ply / fingering
Skein weight: 100g
Fibre: 70% Easy-wash Merino wool, 20% Easy-wash alpaca, 10% Recycled nylon
Length: 325m / 355yards
Tension: 32 stitches per 10cm
Needle: 2.5mm (US 1.5)
Care: Machine wash on wool cycle or hand wash at 30 degrees. Dry flat.
Amble is a fingering-weight yarn made from a blend of eco-friendly washable wool and alpaca for comfort as well as recycled nylon for strength. Although designed especially for sock knitting, this is a soft and durable yarn also great for easy-to-care-for sweaters and accessories.
‘When The Fibre Co. set out to design a sock yarn, we stayed true to our guiding principle of harnessing the beauty that nature provides in a way that is gentle on our planet. We waited until a recycled nylon and an alternative to the standard chlorine processed washable wools became available. The end result is a soft yet durable yarn from Merino wool and alpaca fibres processed with an eco-friendly anti-shrinkage Easy-wash treatment. The recycled nylon adds strength and durability. We named this yarn Amble to reflect the kind of slow relaxed walking we enjoy here in the English Lake District. Some of the shades are borrowed from the successful palette in our Cumbria yarn with the cream and all heathers using a natural ecru Suri alpaca whilst the others use a natural brown Suri alpaca.’
Amble is also available in 25g mini skeins here
Yarn weight: 4ply / fingering
Skein weight: 25g
Fibre: 70% Easy-wash Merino wool, 20% Easy-wash alpaca, 10% Recycled nylon
Length: 81m / 88yards
Tension: 32 stitches per 10cm
Needle: 2.5mm (US 1.5)
Care: Machine wash on wool cycle or hand wash at 30 degrees. Dry flat.
Amble is a fingering-weight yarn made from a blend of eco-friendly washable wool and alpaca for comfort as well as recycled nylon for strength. Although designed especially for sock knitting, this is a soft and durable yarn also great for easy-to-care-for sweaters and accessories.
‘When The Fibre Co. set out to design a sock yarn, we stayed true to our guiding principle of harnessing the beauty that nature provides in a way that is gentle on our planet. We waited until a recycled nylon and an alternative to the standard chlorine processed washable wools became available. The end result is a soft yet durable yarn from Merino wool and alpaca fibres processed with an eco-friendly anti-shrinkage Easy-wash treatment. The recycled nylon adds strength and durability. We named this yarn Amble to reflect the kind of slow relaxed walking we enjoy here in the English Lake District. Some of the shades are borrowed from the successful palette in our Cumbria yarn with the cream and all heathers using a natural ecru Suri alpaca whilst the others use a natural brown Suri alpaca.’
Amble is also available in 100g full skeins here