A straightforward toe-up sock with a simple but effective central cable, reminiscent of traditional celtic knotwork.

The celtic-style cable winds its way up the sock in much the same way as Hardknott Pass twists and turns its way through the mountains.

Hardknott Pass itself is a high, winding mountain road which connects the Duddon valley to Eskdale. Featuring steep hairpin turns and gradients of 1 in 3, it is one of England’s steepest roads. Not for the faint of heart, but those brave souls who venture across are rewarded with stunning scenery and a sense of exhilaration.

MATERIALS

2.5mm 100cm circular needle for magic loop. The instructions are written for magic loop but are easily adaptable to other methods of small-circumference knitting.

1 x 100g sock yarn

GAUGE: 36 stitches x 44 rows = 10cm/4” in stocking stitch, blocked

SIZE: M (L): 20 (22.5)cm/8 (8.75”) circumference, designed to fit with ~ 2cm/0.75” negative ease.