The Gadzillion socks feature a motif that encourages you to use even the smallest pieces of yarn! Knit each motif in a different colour or choose just a few shades for a more cohesive look.

SIZES
1 (2, 3)

Recommended ease: 0–1” / 0–2.5 cm of negative ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Leg/Foot Circumference: 7 (8.25, 9.5)“ / 18 (21, 24) cm. 

Foot Length: Adjustable. 

Leg Length: 6.5” / 16.5 cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: MC: Approx. 30 (35, 38) g / 135 (165, 170) yds / 125 (150, 160) m of fingering-weight sock yarn. 

CCs: Approx. 11 (13, 14) g / 50 (60, 65) yds / 45 (55, 60) m of fingering-weight sock yarn for each motif stripe. Chart shows 5 different CCs. If you choose to knit all motifs in different colours, you will need approx. 5.5 yds / 5 m for each colour, depending on the size you knit. You will need approx. 66 (78, 84) g / 305 (360, 390) yds / 280 (330, 360) m in total. 

The sample pair was knitted in Regia Tweed 4-ply in colourway 0002 (MC), which is a soft yet durable sock yarn. For CC, Järbo Junior Raggi in colourway 68430 Golden Mustard (CC1) and Regia 4-ply in colourways 2140 Heathered Brown (CC2), 1060 Coral (CC3), 1968 Silver Grey (CC4) and 1055 Dark Violet (CC5) were used. 

Needles: US 0 / 2 mm and US 1 / 2.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles. 

Notions: Scrap yarn, tapestry needle, stitch markers (optional).

GAUGE
33 sts x 33 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 1 / 2.5 mm needles in colourwork, after blocking.

34 x 42 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 1 / 2.5 mm needles in St St, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION
These cuff-down socks begin with a neat twisted 1 x 1 ribbing and are worked in the round with a peasant heel. Stranded colourwork is worked on the leg and feet.