Construction
Worked top-down with a classic heel flap, these socks are offered in nine sizes.
What's Included
This knitting pattern includes detailed written directions, modification notes, sock fit tips, and front, side, and back images.
Sizes + Finished Measurements
Sizes: Baby (Child, Preteen, Adult S, M)(Adult L, 1X, 2X, 3X)
Finished foot circumference: 4¾ (5¾, 6½, 7½, 8½, 9½, 10¼, 11¼, 12¼)” / 12 (14.5, 16.5, 19, 21.5, 24, 26, 28.5, 31) cm.
Finished foot length: 5 ¼ (6 ½, 7, 8 ¼, 9 ½, 10 ½, 11 ½, 12 ¾, 13 ¾)” / 13.5 (16.5, 18, 21, 24, 26.5, 29, 32.5, 35) cm.
Yarn
Fingering weight or sock yarn;
75 (135, 200, 255, 310)(395, 455, 545, 615) yd / 70 (125, 180, 235, 285)(360, 420, 500, 565) m MC;
20 (25, 35, 40, 45)(55, 65, 70, 80) yd / 20 (25, 30, 35, 45)(50, 60, 65, 70) m CC.
Green sample shown in Knit Picks Stroll Sock (fingering weight, 75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 231 yards/50g): MC Key Lime Heather, 1 (1, 1, 2, 2)(2, 2, 3, 3) ball(s) AND CC Pucker, 1 ball.
Speckled sample shown in Knit Picks Hawthorne (80% Superwash Fine Highland Wool, 20% Polyamide (Nylon); 357 yards/100g) in Panettone Speckle AND Nymph Kettle Dye, 1 skein each.
Substitution Notes
Choose a fingering weight sock yarn. Look for a tight twist, multiple plies for a sock that will last. A wool blend with either nylon, mohair or silk make for a sturdy yarn. You could go stash diving to find a contrasting yarn for the stripes and tufts.
Gauge
34 sts and 50 rnds = 4″ / 10 cm in Stocking Stitch in the round, blocked.
Needles + Notions
2.25 mm (US 1) needle(s) for small circumference in the round your choice of one long or two short circular needles, flexi/standard double-pointed needles, or mini circular;
Stitch Markers;
Locking Stitch Markers;
Yarn Needle.
Skills
Knitting in the round, increases/decreases, basic cuff down sock construction with round heel, heel flap, heel turn, picking up stitches.
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