Rogue Socks

As someone who reads a lot of historical romance, I’m very familiar with the Rogue archetype--a charismatic scoundrel with a flexible moral code, a sly smile, and a heart of gold. Even beyond historical romances, though, rogues are everywhere in pop culture, from Han Solo to Catwoman to Robin Hood.

Like the characters their named after, the Rogue socks are charming with their distinct bubble stitch pattern and unabashedly fun (both to wear and to knit!) but they’re also practical and versatile, able to be knit toe-up or cuff-down with multiple heel and toe options to ensure a perfect fit.

If you like knitting vanilla socks but want to try something just a little different, the Rogue Socks are perfect! 10 out of 12 rounds are
pure stockinette, so you can still zone out and turn your brain off for most of your knitting while also trying out a new technique. I like to call this “spicy vanilla.”

Sizes
Small: 15cm/6in
Medium: 18cm/7in
Large: 20.5cm/8in

Gauge
32 stitches x 44 rows per 10cm/4in on 2.5mm needles in stockinette, or size required to meet gauge.

Yarn
Fingering weight – 70-100g.

The sample is knit in Knit Picks Stroll in the color Poppy.

Needles
The pattern is written using small circulars and the magic loop method, but can be worked using double pointed needles, depending on your preference. You’ll need 2.5mm needles, or size required to meet gauge.

Notions
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers (2-4 recommended)
Scissors
Sock blockers (optional)