Bukva socks for kids by Arina Shmarova

Bukva socks for kids

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Knitting
August 2020
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 0 - 2.0 mm
230 - 459 yards (210 - 420 m)
Foot circumference: 4.7 (5.5, 6.3)” / 12 (14, 16) cm
English
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

These socks are worked in the round from the Toe Up. Using circular needles and the Magic Loop method. If using double pointed needles, divide stitches on each of 4 needles evenly after the toe increases.

Skill level: Intermediate

Knitting skills:

  • Basic knitting skills;
  • Toe-up Judy’s Magic Cast-On;
  • German short rows;
  • Jeny’s Suprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off.

MATERIALS

  • Original yarn: Relana Flotte socke (75% wool, 25% polyamide, 460 yds / 420 m – 100 g). 1 skein of colourway Fuchsie (917)
  • Yardage: 438 – 460 yds (400 – 420 m) in 3.5 oz (100 g);
  • Needles: US 0 / 2 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles, or other size to obtain gauge.
  • 2 stitch markers.

SIZES AND GAUGE

Sizes: 1 (2, 3)
Foot circumference: 4.7 (5.5, 6.3)” / 12 (14, 16) cm
Foot length: Adjustable.

Gauge:
32 sts x 44 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 0 / 2 mm needles in stockinette st, after blocking