5 Summer Knitting & Crochet Patterns for Exmoor Sock by John Arbon Textiles
About the Yarn
Exmoor Sock 4ply by John Arbon Textiles is a wonderfully durable yet luxurious blend created specifically to celebrate local British wool while delivering long-lasting performance.
Though named a sock yarn, Exmoor Sock 4ply goes far beyond footwear! Its rich, nuanced color palette and crisp stitch definition make it an exceptional choice for intricate colorwork socks, textured summer accessories, structured vests, and heirloom toys that hold up to daily love and wear.
Explore the full Exmoor Sock 4ply color collection here →
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Composition | 60% Exmoor Blueface, 20% Corriedale, 10% Zwartbles, 10% Nylon |
| Yarn Weight | Fingering / 4ply |
| Yarn Format | Skein |
| Product Weight | 50g |
| Yarn Meterage | 200m (218yd) |
Knitting Patterns
Magical Mycelium Socks by Stone Knits
Inspired by the magic of discovering bright toadstools deep in the forest, the Magical Mycelium socks celebrate a love of mushrooms with playful stranded colorwork from cuff to toe. Knit top-down with a classic twisted rib cuff, a smooth no-wrap short row heel, and a seamless grafted toe, the pattern features repeating 3-color toadstool motifs across the leg and foot. Designed for Magic Loop knitting, these charming socks can easily be adapted for small circulars or DPNs.
Skill level: Intermediate
Language: EN, FR, DE
Available sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4)
Finished Measurements:
• Finished circumference: 17.5 (19, 22, 23) cm
Meterage: 320 – 360 meters
Recommended Skeins: 4 (5, 5, 5) skeins total across colors (check our pattern kit for exact color breakdown details).
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Photo by: John Arbon Textiles
Gioia by Rebekka Mauser
Colour blocking and playful stripes make these otherwise simple, no-frills socks a total stunner. Designed to fit the whole family, the pattern features eight kid sizes and six adult sizes! Worked in an ingenious hybrid construction, the sock begins seamlessly with a provisional cast-on for the heel (shaped with short rows), followed by the sole worked flat. The instep is then knit toe-up and joined directly to the sole as you go, before picking up live heel stitches to complete the colorful striped leg in rounds up to the cuff.
Skill level: Intermediate
Language: EN, DE
Available sizes: Size 1 to 14 (ranging from 12–18 month toddlers to large adult sizes)
Measurements:
• To fit foot length: approx. 12–13 cm up to 29–29.5 cm
• Finished foot circumference (unstretched): 14.25 cm to 23.25 cm
Meterage: 85 – 425 meters
Recommended Skeins: 4 skeins (4 contrasting colors recommended by the designer to achieve the signature color-blocked stripe look).
Photo by: Rebekka Mauser
Nanna the Lady Duck by Cinthia Vallet
Bring an adorable handmade companion to life with Nanna the Lady Duck. Worked completely seamlessly in one piece, this pattern is written to accommodate your favorite method for knitting small circumferences. Exmoor Sock provides the ideal crisp texture and durability required for stuffed toys that retain their shape over time. The pattern includes complete instructions for Nanna as well as her tiny knit dress and accessory knitting basket!
Skill level: Intermediate
Language: EN, FR
Available sizes: One size
Measurements:
• Height: 20 cm
Meterage: 202 – 222 meters
Recommended Skeins: 2 skeins/colors for the duck body, plus additional skeins/scraps for her dress and accessory basket.
Photo by: Laine Publishing
VECTORVEST by my.maane by Lisa Meissner
THE VECTORVEST is a chic open waistcoat that brings a graphic layer of warmth and color to any ensemble. Worked flat from the bottom up in crisp seed stitch, the vest utilizes intarsia techniques to break simple stripes into striking geometric shapes. Once the shoulders are seamed together, a surrounding I-cord edging is added to neatly frame the design and provide structural stability. Exmoor Sock’s incredible stitch definition makes the seed stitch texture and bold color blocks truly pop.
Skill level: Intermediate
Language: EN, DE
Available sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9
Finished Measurements:
• Bust circumference: 83.5 (91) 98.5 (106) 113.5 (121) 128.5 (136) 143.5 cm
• Shoulder width: 32 (33) 34 (34.5) 35.5 (36.5) 37.5 (38.5) 39.5 cm
• Total length: 43.5 (45) 46 (47) 48.5 (50) 51 (52.5) 53.5 cm
Meterage: 620 – 1125 meters
Recommended Skeins:
Color A: 1 (2) 2 (3) 3 (3) 3 (3) 3 skeins
Color B: 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 skeins
Color C: 1 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 skeins
Color D: 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 skeins
Color E: 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 skeins
I-cord: 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 skeins
Total if I-cord is the same as color A: 6 (7) 7 (7) 7 (8) 8 (9) 9
Photo by: my.maane by Lisa Meissner
Crochet Patterns
Sideways Sampler Shawl by Tamara Kelly
The Sideways Sampler Shawl offers an engaging, intermediate-level crochet project constructed sideways to create an expansive triangular wrap. Each section introduces fresh stitch patterns that keep your hook moving and your interest piqued. Designed with detailed written instructions alongside left- and right-handed video tutorials, this pattern yields a beautifully textured accessory with incredible drape when worked in Exmoor Sock.
Skill level: Intermediate
Language: EN
Available sizes: One size
Finished Measurements:
• Triangular wrap dimensions: approx. 157 cm x 130 cm x 79 cm (62” x 51” x 31”)
Meterage: 567 meters
Recommended Skeins: Minimum 2 skeins (add as many extra skeins or colors as you like to expand the sections!).
Photo by: Tamara Kelly