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BrickWorks Socks

Job type Test knit
Description

These socks started after getting the idea to model a stitch pattern after some old brickwork on a converted factory building! After playing about, I got a simple knit and purl  pattern that really resembled bricks! 

With a simple stitch pattern that only uses knits and purls, this is a perfect sock for a beginner knitter who's just gettting into the wonderful world of hand-knit socks.

Please note that only one sock is required for finishing the test-knit! 

Difficulty Easy
Due date 2022-04-30   This is a flexible deadline!
Craft Knitting
Test secrecy Postable
Advertiser Sarah Dawn's Designs
Spots available 2
Sizes required S : 2 testers needed
L : Filled!
Finished measurements

Leg Circumference: 7 (8.5) inches, (18, 21.5 cm)

Gauge 28 sts and 44 rows = 4 inches (10 cm square) in pattern stitch.
Charted or written pattern Written
Skills required
  • long-tail cast on
  • decreases: k2tog, ssk, p2tog
  • increases: yo
  • picking up stitches from a slipped stitch edging
  • stocking stitch grafting (Kitchener stitch
Construction type Cuff down with a slipped-stitch heel flap and grafted toe.
Required or recommended yarn fingering weight yarn designed for socks. I would suggest either a wool/nylon blend, or a cotton blend with elastic.
Yardage 308 to 370 yards
Tools required
  • tapestry needle
  • 1 stitch marker
Ownership of the finished item The finished item is yours to keep.
Requirements from the maker
  • You will use your own yarn, but get to keep the finished object. As well, you will get a final copy of the finished pattern for your own use.
  • You will not share or distribute the pattern PDF.
  • You will be able to complete the test by the deadline posted.
  • If circumstances come up and you cannot complete the test by the deadline posted, you will notify me as soon as possible.
  • You will post any errors or other issues you encounter with the pattern to the testing chat
  • If you are altering the pattern to your own preferences, please post to the chat thread, or message me here on YarnPond to confirm. I don’t usually mind alterations, but I do have to make sure that the elements of the pattern I need tested are being tested.
  • I would like to have feedback posted the chat once every two weeks, minimum, please. That feedback does not have to be elaborate, it can even be ‘I haven’t touched this since last time’.
  • Finished Projects should include a photograph. While I would prefer modeled photos (if applicable), this is not an absolute requirement. I may ask for your project photograph to be featured on social media, if I like it, but that is not a requirement of my testers.
  • Testers should fill out the feedback questions when they have completed their project.
  • You may create a project page on Ravelry at any time you wish (also not a requirement).
Rewards from the designer

The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers

Two patterns from my self-published pattern library, in addition to the final draft of the pattern being tested!

Milestones

The designer has created the following milestones, in order to keep track of progress during the test knit. By marking off each milestone as you complete it, you can easily keep the designer up to date with your progress.

cast on
finished leg
finished heel
finished toe
finished and blocked

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