Berroco Lindgren Socks Knitting Pattern

Berroco Lindgren Socks

What is Being Made

The Berroco Lindgren Socks are a pair of knitted socks designed by Alison Green. This intermediate-level project creates socks with adjustable sizing options, available in three finished foot circumferences: 7 inches, 8 inches, and 9 inches, with corresponding foot lengths of 9, 10, and 11 inches. The socks are shown in the 8-inch size and are worked as a set of two matching socks.

Techniques Used

These socks are constructed using several key knitting techniques that define the pattern:

• Bottom-up construction: The socks are worked from the toe up, beginning with a Turkish cast-on method that creates the foundation for the toe box
• Worked in the round: The pattern uses the two-needle circular method, though it can be adapted to the magic-loop method or double-pointed needles according to knitter preference
• Striping: The design incorporates color work using two distinct yarn colors from the Berroco Ultra Wool DK line—Heather (C1) and Fog (C2)—creating a striped visual effect throughout the sock
• Heel construction: The pattern includes a wrapped-and-turned heel technique, a common method for creating a fitted heel cup in circular knitting
• Increases and shaping: Strategic increases are worked during the toe-up phase to expand the sock from the initial cast-on stitches to the full leg circumference

Stitches Used

The Lindgren Socks pattern employs fundamental knitting stitches appropriate for sock construction:

• Stockinette stitch (St st): The primary stitch used throughout the sock, creating a smooth, classic fabric
• Knit stitches (K): Basic knit stitches form the foundation of the pattern
• Make One Right (M1R) and Make One Left (M1L): Increase stitches used during the toe and leg shaping phases to gradually expand the sock
• Wrapped and turned (w&t) stitches: Used in the heel construction to create a fitted, turning heel without visible holes
• Purl stitches (P): Incorporated in specific sections of the heel shaping

Materials

The Lindgren Socks pattern calls for specific materials to achieve the intended finished product:

• Yarn: Berroco Ultra Wool DK, a worsted-weight yarn blend. The pattern requires 1 ball each (100 grams per ball) of two colors: #83153 Heather (C1) and #83109 Fog (C2), providing sufficient yardage for both socks
• Needles: Two 16-inch circular needles in each of two sizes—size 2 (2.75 mm) and size 4 (3.5 mm)—allowing the knitter to work the two-needle circular method. Needle size can be adjusted to obtain proper gauge
• Notions: Stitch markers to track pattern repeats and round beginnings, waste yarn for holding heel stitches during construction, and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Gauge: The pattern specifies 24 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch on the larger needles, making gauge checking essential for accurate fit

Pattern Details

This intermediate-level pattern is presented as a downloadable PDF from Berroco and was copyrighted in 2018. The design accommodates multiple sizes through adjustable stitch counts at cast-on and throughout the pattern, allowing customization for different foot sizes. The two-color striping creates visual interest while the bottom-up construction method allows for easy length adjustments before binding off the leg.