Product Description
These socks are third in the Main & Mini Sock Series, which aims to use a skein + mini set in ways that are more creative than just contrasting heels/toes. These socks are inspired by tatted lace edgings and feature a hybrid gusset/afterthought heel construction.
Materials:
Size US 1/2.25 mm double point needles or circular needles for magic loop, or size needed to obtain gauge - Stockinette gauge: 8sts/inch; 11.5 rows/inch
Fingering weight yarn, approx. 240(300, 350) yds Main Color and 68(75,92) yds Contrasting Color
Tapestry needle
2 regular stitch markers & 1 locking stitch marker
Length of smooth scrap yarn for afterthought heel
Tape measure or ruler
Notes: Sizes: Small (Medium, Large), corresponding to 7.25(8.5, 10)” foot circumference with ~5% negative ease and 60(72, 84) sts around foot/leg
Sample socks are knit with handspun yarn in size Medium.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | Renee Strouts |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | • Tapestry needle • 2 regular stitch markers & 1 locking stitch marker • Length of smooth scrap yarn for afterthought heel • Tape measure or ruler |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
