Description

Knee-High Socks, 4 Styles – 1970s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: Standard Knee-High

This 1970s knee-high sock leaflet is a stitch-lover’s dream, bundling four completely different vintage sock patterns into a single download. Argyle Socks bring bold color-blocked diamonds worked with bobbins, Fisherman Socks use rope-like twist cables, Cable Socks pair a large diamond cable panel with a popcorn accent, and Openwork Socks showcase a lacy center panel. Worked in fingering or sport weight yarn on double-pointed needles, this cables-and-lace collection is a rewarding project for teens and adults ready to level up their sock knitting.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Each of the four styles is worked in the round on double-pointed needles from the cuff down, with a stockinette or ribbed leg, a heel flap turned and gusseted, and a shaped toe; the Argyle version uses intarsia-style bobbins for the diamond color pattern.
Finished Measurements: Foot length adjustable to fit, worked to 2¼” less than desired length before toe shaping (see individual style instructions for full sizing notes).
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms, with a stitch chart for the Argyle colorwork.
Stitches: Knit, purl, cable twists, k2tog, ssk, popcorn, yarn over, and duplicate stitch embroidery for cross-lines.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Fingering weight (Nantuk Fingering) for Argyle Socks; sport weight (Nantuk Sports) for Fisherman, Cable, and Openwork Socks — approximately 3 to 4 skeins per pair (1-2 oz pull skeins), depending on style.
Since the original Columbia-Minerva yarn line is discontinued, substitute with any standard modern fingering or sport weight yarn such as Paintbox Yarns Cotton Fingering and Cascade Yarns.
Knitting Needles Size: One pair each US sizes matching “Boye” or “Diana” 3, 4, and 5, plus one set of double-pointed needles size 4 (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Yarn bobbins for color changes, blunt-end tapestry needle for duplicate stitch and seaming.
Gauge: Varies by style — 5, 6, or 7 sts = 1″.

This is a digitally restored PDF knitting pattern

Upon purchase, you will receive an instant digital download — a clean, easily readable PDF. The original vintage instructions have been digitally enhanced, reformatted, and checked for clarity, ensuring a smooth crafting experience from start to finish.