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Bimble is a simple rib stitch pattern but with a little dash of interest with arch shaping and a disappearing pattern on the foot. Worked from the top down using 4 ply / fingering weight yarn with a standard heel flap and gusset.

RECOMMENDED YARN

4 ply / fingering weight in a composition suitable for socks.

YARN USED IN SAMPLES
Regia Premium Merino Yak (100g; 400m (437yds); 58% merino, 28% nylon, 14% yak) 4ply/fingering: colour 7506 Pfirsich Meliert (burnt orange)

Opal Schafpate 13 (100g; 425m (465yds);
75% wool, 25% nylon) 4ply/fingering; colour 11037 Schäfer sagen Danke (self striping)

Yarn Usage

For 24cm (9 ½”) foot length
265 (295, 325, 385)m / 290 (323, 356, 422)yds
1 (1, 1, 1) ball

For 28cm (11”) foot length
285 (320, 355, 420)m / 312 (351, 389, 460)yds
1 (1, 1, 1) ball

GAUGE
34 stitches by 48 rounds = 10cm (4”) in stocking stitch. Check your gauge.

SIZE
Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large)
To fit 18 (20, 23, 25)cm / 7 (8, 9, 10)” foot circumference.
Finished dimensions = 16 (18, 19.5, 23.5)cm / 6¼ (7, 7¾, 9¼)” circumference.

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
2.5 mm (US Size 1.5) needles; or size to obtain gauge.
Stitch marker x 5
Darning needle

TECHNIQUES USED IN THE PATTERN:

• Knit and purl
• Decreases (ssk, k2tog, p2tog, sk2p)
• Increases (LLI, RLI) - tutorial included
• Slip stitches

The pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.