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Broom Riding Socks
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Rock that broom with these celestial socks! Customize these socks with 2 different heel versions, 2 different lengths and 2 different cuff ribs!
Sizes
To Fit Size Adult Small (Adult Medium, Adult Large)
Approximate Finished Circumference 7 ½ (8 ¼, 9)” (19 (21, 23) cm)
Intended to be worn with ½”-1” / 1.25cm-2.5 cm of negative ease. Shown in size Adult Small.
Materials
A 10% buffer has been added to all yardages / meterages.
Two Chart Repeat Socks: (shown in Silver and Yellow)
300 (340, 380)—yards / 274 (311, 348) meters in COLOR A
71 (80, 85)—yards / 65 (73, 78) meters in COLOR B
One Chart Repeat Socks: (shown in Dark Purpley and Orange)
226 (255, 285)—yards / 207 (233, 260) meters in COLOR A
36 (40, 45)—yards / 33 (37, 42) meters in COLOR B
We used Cape May Fiber Sock
(463 yards/100 Gram, 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon)
And
Cape May Fiber MCN Cashmere Sock
(380 yards / 100 Gram, 75% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon, 10% Cashmere)
Silver and Yellow Version:
COLOR A: Southern Quahog (greys and taupe with brown and black speckle)
COLOR B: Golden Sea Grass (gold tonal with black speckles)
Natural White and Purple Version:
COLOR A: Natural (natural creamy white)
COLOR B: Potluck 1 (purple and red hand dyed)
Dark Purpley and Orange Version:
COLOR A: Bats in the Belfry (dark purples and red with a hint of gold
COLOR B: Jersey Peach (bright peachy fun)
Needles
- US Size 1 (2.25mm) 32” (81 cm) circular needle + a spare needle in the same size for picking up stitches
- US Size 2 (2.75 mm) 32” (81 cm) circular needle
- US Size 3 (3.25 mm) 32” (81 cm) circular needle** Optional- If you happen to have a larger than average leg circumference, you may want to use this needle size for the charted portion of your sock.
Notions
- 3 stitch markers
Gauge
32 sts, 48 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch with smaller needle after blocking.
32 sts, 36 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in stranded colorwork with larger needle after blocking.
Adjust needle size if necessary, to obtain the correct gauge.
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- First published: October 2020
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