Laith Socks by Rachel Coopey

Laith Socks

Knitting
February 2015
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 50 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
465 yards (425 m)
7 (8)" (18 [20.5] cm) foot circumference and 9 (10)" (23 [25.5] cm) long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable. Socks shown measure 7" (18 cm).
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Rachel takes these socks in unconventional directions—the traveling stitch pattern begins at the top of one sock then leaps to the foot of the other.

Finished Size 7 (8)“ (18 20.5 cm) foot circumference and 9 (10)” (23 25.5 cm) long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable. Socks shown measure 7” (18 cm).

Yarn Zwerger Garn Opal Uni Solid 4-ply (75% wool, 25% polyamide; 465 yd 425 m/3½ oz 100 g): #5188 blau, 1 ball.

Needles U.S. size 1½ (2.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 32 sts and 50 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in St st.