AMANO Paloma House Socks Knitting Pattern

AMANO Paloma House Socks

What is Being Made

The AMANO Paloma House Socks are a pair of intermediate-level knitted socks designed by Martha Wissing. These socks feature a finished cuff length of 7 inches (17.8 cm) and a leg circumference of 8 inches (20.3 cm), making them a comfortable one-size fit for house wear. The pattern produces cozy socks with a classic construction suitable for everyday wear.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs top-down construction, meaning the socks are knitted starting from the cuff and working downward toward the toe. The socks are worked in the round using the circular knitting method, which creates seamless fabric and eliminates the need for seaming along the leg and foot. The pattern incorporates several advanced techniques including:

• German Twist Method for the initial cast-on, creating a secure and elastic foundation
• Heel flap construction worked flat over 24 stitches, using slip-stitch edge stitches for durability
• Heel turn using short-row shaping with strategic decreases (ssk and p2tog) to create the heel cup
• Kitchener stitch (grafting) to close the toe seam with an invisible finish
• Ribbed cuff worked in a knit 2, purl 2 pattern for stretch and recovery

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined in specific sequences:

• Stockinette stitch (St st) as the primary fabric for the leg and foot sections
• Ribbing (knit 2, purl 2 repeat) for the cuff, which provides elasticity and helps the socks stay in place
• Slip stitches (sl1) used throughout the heel flap for edge definition and structural integrity
• Knit stitches (k) and purl stitches (p) as foundational elements
• Decrease stitches including ssk (slip, slip, knit) and k2tog (knit 2 together) for shaping the heel turn and toe
• Kitchener stitch (grafting) for the final toe closure, creating a seamless, professional finish

Materials and Yarn

The AMANO Paloma House Socks pattern calls for 3 hanks of AMANO MAYU yarn in colorway #2005 Exotic Bloom. Each hank weighs 50 grams, providing sufficient yardage for the complete pair of socks. The yarn is worked at a gauge of 23 stitches and 32 rounds per 4 inches (10.2 cm) in stockinette stitch, which helps determine the final fit and drape of the finished socks.

Needles and Tools

This pattern requires double-pointed knitting needles (dpn) in two sizes to accommodate gauge changes and technique requirements:

• Size 5 (3.75 mm) dpn for the main body of the socks, used when working stockinette stitch sections
• Size 4 (3.5 mm) dpn for the ribbed cuff, which creates a tighter gauge for better elasticity
• Optional stitch marker to indicate the beginning of rounds
• Small pom pom maker for adding decorative finishing touches

Pattern Notes

The pattern is rated as intermediate skill level, requiring familiarity with circular knitting, heel construction, and grafting techniques. The socks are worked as a pair with specific instructions provided for the right sock, with the expectation that knitters will mirror the construction for the left sock. Checking gauge before beginning is emphasized as essential to achieving the correct finished measurements and ensuring proper fit.