Noro Barley Socks Knitting Pattern
By Noro
Specifications
| Brand: | Noro |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Designer: | Lori Steinberg |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Seamed, Top Down, Worked Flat, Worked In The Round |
| Pattern Code: | 1907 |
Product Description
Every pair of feet deserves warmth and luxury at the end of a long day. Noro Barley is a relaxed and comfy pair of socks perfect for lounging knit in Okunoshima. The quick-knit pair of socks are worked in the round from the top down from the cuffs to the toes. Noro Okunoshima is a lofty blend of silk, wool, angora, and mohair that mimics the look of handspun yarn. This single-ply yarn has cozy warmth and the gorgeous self-striping colors that we’ve come to expect from Noro.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: S/M (L/1X)
Finished Measurements: Shown in size S/M
Foot Circumference – 8 (9)”
Length from Heel to Toe – 9 (10)”
Leg Circumference – 8½ (9¾)”
Length from Cuff to Heel – 11 (12)”
Yarn Requirements: 1 (2) cakes Noro Okunoshima (35% Silk/ 28% Wool/ 20% Angora/ 17% Mohair; 100g/242yds) shown in 01 Kasai (Discontinued by Supplier)
Needles: US 7 (4.50mm) DPNs to get gauge
Gauge: 17 sts and 24 rnds = 4” in rib pattern
This pattern is also available in Noro Knitting Magazine – Issue 19.
Noro Barley Socks
What Is Being Made
The Noro Barley Socks are an intermediate-level knitted sock pattern available in two sizes: Adult's Small/Medium and Large/1X. These socks feature a classic construction with a fitted leg and foot, designed to be worn as everyday footwear. The pattern includes finished measurements for foot circumference ranging from 8 to 9 inches (20.5 to 23 centimeters), foot length from heel to toe of 9 to 10 inches (23 to 25.5 centimeters), leg circumference of 8½ to 9¾ inches (21.5 to 25 centimeters), and leg length from cuff to heel of approximately 11 to 12 inches (28 to 30 centimeters).
Techniques Used
The Noro Barley Socks employ multiple knitting techniques to create a well-constructed finished garment. The pattern utilizes 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 double-pointed needles, which allows for seamless fabric in most sections. Additionally, the pattern incorporates worked flat sections and seamed elements where necessary for shaping and closure. These combined techniques ensure proper fit and structural integrity throughout the sock.
Stitches and Stitch Techniques
The pattern employs a variety of fundamental and intermediate knitting stitches and techniques:
- Knit and purl stitches form the foundation of the fabric
- Make one (M1) increases are used to add stitches, including both knitwise and purlwise variations for seamless shaping
- Slip, slip, knit (SSK) decreases reduce stitches while maintaining fabric integrity
- Slip stitches are employed for edge finishing and to facilitate seaming
- Pick up and knit/purl techniques are used to add stitches along edges, particularly when transitioning between sections
- Selvage stitches create clean edges that are easier to seam
- Yarn overs add decorative or structural elements to the design
- Stitch markers help track pattern repeats and shaping points throughout the knitting process
Materials and Tools
The Noro Barley Socks are knitted using Noro Okunoshima yarn in colorway #01, with yardage requirements of 1 ball (100 grams) for the Small/Medium size and 2 balls (100 grams each) for the Large/1X size. The pattern calls for one set of five size US 7/4.5mm double-pointed needles, or the appropriate size needed to achieve the specified gauge. A stitch marker is required to track pattern placement and shaping throughout the project. The use of double-pointed needles enables the seamless, in-the-round construction that characterizes modern sock knitting.
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