Berroco Hartland Slipper Socks Knitting Pattern

Berroco Hartland Slipper Socks

What Is Being Made

The Berroco Hartland Slipper Socks are a pair of cozy, wearable socks designed for comfort and everyday use. These slipper socks feature a finished foot length of 9 inches from heel to toe and an 8-inch circumference around the foot. The pattern produces one size and is worked in two-color colorwork, combining a main color with a contrasting color for visual interest.

Knitting Techniques Used

This intermediate-level pattern employs several key knitting techniques that make it suitable for knitters with some experience. The socks are worked from the toe up, a method that allows for precise fit adjustments at the leg opening. The pattern uses the Turkish Cast-on method to begin with a small number of stitches at the toe, which is then increased gradually to the full foot circumference.

The construction method offers flexibility: knitters may work these socks using two 16-inch circular needles, the magic-loop method, or double-pointed needles (dpns), depending on personal preference. The pattern uses stitch markers to help track rounds and stitch placement, particularly useful when dividing stitches evenly over needles for the toe and heel sections.

Key shaping techniques include make-one increases (M1R and M1L) worked symmetrically on either side of the needle to create even expansion during the toe shaping phase. The pattern also incorporates a sewn bind-off, a finishing technique that creates a flexible, professional edge suitable for sock openings.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch used throughout most of the sock is Stockinette stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric ideal for socks. The pattern begins with a set-up increase round that repeats over multiple rounds to expand from the initial cast-on stitches. Increases are worked using M1R (make-one right-leaning) and M1L (make-one left-leaning) techniques, which are invisible increases that blend seamlessly into the fabric.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The pattern calls for Berroco Ultra Wool, a 100-gram ball of yarn in two colors: #33147 Stonewashed (main color) and #33117 Kohlrabi (contrast color). One ball of each color provides sufficient yardage for the complete pair of socks.

Needles required include:

• Two 16-inch circular needles in size 2 (2.75 mm) for ribbing or cuff work
• Two 16-inch circular needles in size 5 (3.75 mm) for the main body of the sock

Additional notions include waste yarn to hold heel stitches temporarily during construction and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and executing the sewn bind-off.

Gauge and Pattern Notes

The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches and 28 rounds equal 4 inches in Stockinette stitch on the larger needles. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished socks fit properly. The pattern emphasizes that taking time to verify gauge will save time during knitting by preventing the need to restart due to sizing issues.

This pattern is from Portfolio Vol. 4 and was designed by Amy Christoffers. The pattern is classified as Intermediate skill level, making it appropriate for knitters who are comfortable with circular needle techniques, increases, and basic colorwork concepts.