Achird

Achird socks shown in Anzula Nebula Blueberry yarn

Achird is a star in Cassiopeia, one of the few constellations I can locate, the name goes with the twist stitch stars up the instep.  To keep with the star theme, the yarn I used is Anzula’s Nebula (color blueberry).

Achird socks are toe up, starting with a round  heel.  As Ruth Brasch points out, a toe up sock lets you (easily) nestle the stitch pattern into the shape of the toe, and that is so cute.

tow of Achird sock knit by Moniek

Achird’s heel is a short row one.  I link to a tutorial on adjusting the fit; but since many of my knitting friends feel like they use up their math brains at work, I included specific numbers so their are medium and wide options done.

Plum Achird sock seen from the side, knit by Moniek

Above the heel, the back of the sock switches to ribbing.  I wanted to make sure that the hexagonal frame flowed neatly, so that is also pre-calculated in the pattern.

top of blue Achird socks showing how the hexagon frame blends into the ribbing

In addition to Ruth Brasch’s Technical Editing, I had three lovely test knitters (with mad camera skills!) Moniek, Ditte, and Hannah.

front of plum Achird sock knit my Moniek showing the hexagonally framed stars

I especially appreciated  your help, because these are the first socks I’ve ever written.

In progress, gold Achird socks with snack and chart. Knit by Ditte

pair of Achird socks in plum knit my Moniek

Thank  you!

Ditte's finished Achird socks

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