GreenEyedSusan, aka long term p/hop supporter Susan Bromiley, has donated this great men’s sock pattern to p/hop in memory of her Grandfather, Lyle.

Lyle socks are simple, versitile man socks knitted in a classic rib pattern to make a stretchy sock with a good fit. The pattern includes foot lengths for UK sizes 8-12 (Eur 42-47, US 9-13) so you can knit socks for all the men in your life.

All patterns have been generously donated to the project by MSF supporters and are available for your knitting pleasure. In return, we ask that you make a donation to p/hop based on the hours of enjoyment you will get from knitting these patterns. Making your donation is easy. Just click here for pounds, here for US dollars or here for Euros. Thank you very much.

To download the Lyle Socks pattern click here!

You can read about Susan’s inspiration for her pattern here.

Knitting from stash?

Yarn: 100g (3.6oz) fingering-weight sock yarn, approx 400m / 440yd

Needles: 2.5mm

Blue sample (UK 9, short cuff) used approx 85g.
Grey sample (UK 10, longer cuff) used 96g.
A long- cuffed sock in the larger sizes (UK 11 & 12) will require more than one 100g skein. To make a single skein suffice, either knit the short cuff or use a contrast colour for the toe & rib.