Homespun Boot Socks
Handknit socks have a special feeling, and I’m not just talking about the yarn and the fit. I’m talking about the feeling, the knowing that every stitch was created by real hands and that those hands belong to someone who must care an awful lot about you! What a feeling!
These Homespun Boot Socks are big on feeling. Their hearty warmth and cushiony softness hug feet in deep comfort and love. Made out of Madeline Tosh’s superbly beautiful Tosh Merino, you’ll have a hard time taking them off! Tosh Merino is 100% superwash, supersoft merino with a rustic, handspun look, and each lovely skein is saturated with sparkling hand dyed color.
These simple socks are knit from the top down at an easy 5 1/2 stitches to the inch and are sized for both men and women. To make a pair like ours, you’ll need two skeins of Tosh Merino in the main color and one in the contrast color. Or for both pairs, as pictured, you’ll need two skeins of each color, or for one solid pair you’ll only need two skeins! -Whitney
Designed by Purl Soho designer, Whitney Van Nes.
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Materials
In addition to a Purl Soho Homespun Boot Socks pattern, you’ll need…
- Main Color (MC): 2 skeins of Madelinetosh’s Tosh Merino, 100% Superwash Merino. We used the color Antler (Antique Lace).
- Contrast Color (CC): 1 skein of Madelinetosh’s Tosh Merino, 100% Superwash Merino. We used the color Antique Lace (Antler).
- A set of US 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles
Gauge
22 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Sizes
Women (Men)
- Finished Circumference: 7¼ (8¾) inches
- Finished Length: adjustable; pattern includes directions for any foot length
Pattern
Our Homespun Boot Socks pattern is available for purchase as a hard copy or download!
I love different colored toes on socks – can't wait to get these on needles.
i really like the simplicity of the sock pattern but the shipping cost being as high as the cost of the pattern makes it prohibitive – might be a good time to look into pdf patterns for the net?
in general love your blog and the website !
Beautiful!
Love the idea of his and hers.
Hi Krishna-
If you're just buying the pattern the shipping should be only $2. If it's not showing up that way in your order please feel free to call our warehouse and they will be happy to take your order. Here is their phone # 800-597-PURL
Thank you!
What colors were used for these? Love them!!!
Hi Mary-
The colors Whitney used were Antler and Antique Lace. It looks like we're sold out of Antique lace but if you'd like to be notified when it comes back in stock please drop us a line at customerservice@purlsoho.com.
Thank you for your question!
– Molly
Would the international posting rate still be $14 for just a pattern? Any chance of a pdf/email version?
Hi Jeanette-
We don't have a PDF or email option right now. But if you're just getting the pattern the special $4.00 shipping options should show up when you check out. if it doesn't, you can request first class mail in the special instructions and we will refund your card for the difference. You can also email customerservice@purlsoho.com to place your order.
Thanks for your question!
I recently bought the pattern and the yarn and having realized that the yarn a single-ply I'm a bit worried about the durability of the socks. I would appreciate any thoughts! The pattern is well-written and seems easy to follow, by the way.
I also bought a three hat pattern from Purl Soho and enjoyed knitting it as well. It was simple and elegant. I look forward to any future exclusive patterns!
I really, really want to try these socks and have been sourcing the yarn in the UK, where I currently live. But… I found MadelineTosh Sock in the UK, not MadelineTosh Merino. I now realise that they are quite different yarns. Please can you just confirm that MadelineTosh Sock (Composition: 100% superwash merino wool. Weight and yardage: Approx. 100g – 361m / 395yds. Needles: 2.25 – 2.75mm / 1-2 US) would not work with this wonderful pattern. Thank you!
Do you have a similar sock pattern for MadelineTosh sock yarn?
Hi Jane,
I am sorry you ended up with the wrong yarn, but the good news is we have a few patterns that would work for the Madeline Tosh Sock:
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/sporty-striped-peds/
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/pom-pom-peds/
http://purlbee.squarespace.com/the-purl-bee/2011/6/5/whits-knits-perfect-fit-socks.html
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/the-purl-bee/2010/11/28/a-purl-soho-pattern-loeffler-randall-rain-boot-and-rain-boot.html
Let us know if we can help in any other way! Happy sock knitting! -Laura
What size needles do I need for this?
What the pattern says?
I think I may have gotten size 8 up there
Hi Greer-
This pattern calls for US #6 double pointed needles. Please let us know if you have any more questions.
Best-
Molly
Thanks! Huge fan of website and store.
This is an extremely simple sock pattern and you should be giving it as a freebie. The pure merino content of the yarn will wear thru very quickly and a yarn with added nylon would help the sock wear much longer.
Hi Ann!
Thank you for writing in! Our Homespun Boot Socks pattern is a wonderfully simple and elegant pattern, but as you noted it is one of our exclusive for purchase patterns. We do have many free similar sock patterns available:
Striped Crew Socks
Candy Cane Bedroom Socks
Tulip Socks
Seamed Socks
Pixel Stitch Socks
Men’s Socks for Giving Away
Little Cable Knee Highs
Regarding the durability of the Tosh Merino – it is a super wash merino so it has a little more lasting power than other pure merino wools, but you are totally right, a yarn with a little nylon would add more durability to these socks! We are always happy to suggest other yarns for our patterns. Annual’s For Better or Worsted is a very popular sock yarn. It is 80% Superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon, so it’s more durable than pure merino and it’s machine washable!
Please let us know if you have any more comments or questions!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
I was wondering if you could suggest another yarn (similar to the colors that are shown) since you have neither Antler nor Antique White in stock.
Cheers
Meagan
Hello Meegan,
Thank you for writing in! I think these socks would be lovely in Anzula’s For Better or Worsted in the color Au Natural.
Happy knitting,
Marilla
is this pattern knitted from top to bottom or bottom up?
Hi Gabriel,
Thanks for writing in! These great socks are knit top down!
Best,
Cassy
I have the pattern and yarn from Purl Soho. I’m confused with the directions for heel flap. It says,
“Knit 10 stitches. Turn work so wrong side is facing you.
Purl 20 stitches”
Is there a video to further explain how to “turn work so wrong side is facing you”
Hi Connie,
Thanks for reaching out. We do not have a video tutorial on this, but I’d be happy to explain it! At this point in the pattern, you will switch from working in the round to working flat to create the heel flap. That means you will need to start turning your work after every row, just like you would when knitting a flat project! (If you’ve ever knit something like a scarf or wrap, it’s the same concept.)
I hope this helps clarify the instructions!
All the best,
Lili