Challah Back Socks

The Challah Back Sock Pattern - A Tribute to Tradition

In a delightful collaboration with Theatre Kid Yarns and the talented Ben Knitter, we present the "Challah Back" sock pattern—a celebration of Jewish heritage and the art of knitting.

Inspired by tradition, the Challah Back sock pattern pays homage to the braided challah bread. The intricate braided cable design captures the essence of this traditional delight, bringing a touch of Jewish joy to your creation.

Needles & Notions:

  • Size 1.5 US/2.5 mm 9” circular needles, DPNs or longer circular needle for magic loop method.

  • 1 beginning of row marker

  • Darning needle

  • Cable needle

  • Second circular needle or dpns for the toe

  • Optional: 2 stitch markers, 1 lever-back progress keeper

Yarn:

Fingering Weight (400 yds/100 g skein)

Single Color yarn requirements:

  • 226 (260, 294, 330) yds/207 (238, 269, 302) m

2-Color yarn requirements:

  • Main Color: 190 (220, 250, 279) yds/174 (201, 229, 255) m

  • Contrast Color: 35 (40, 45, 51) yds/32 (37, 41, 46) m

**Yarn usage will vary if you do not meet gauge as indicated in the pattern.**

Finished Sizes:

Finished sizes 6.5 (7.5, 8.5, 9.5)”/16.25 (18.75, 21.25, 23.75) cm circumference

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