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Lighting Strike Socks
A simple but effective lightning bolt design gives a striking touch to these socks with a reverse heel and inset toe. Worked from the cuff down using a square heel.
Skill Level
Easy/Intermediate
Basic stitches used throughout, with standard decreases. Previous experience making socks may be useful.
Yarn
100g (400m/425yards) 4ply/fingering/sock weight yarn
I recommend a blend with at least 20% nylon or silk.
Front Cover: Easy Knits Deeply Wicked in ‘Wreck’
Back Page: Third Vault Yarns Companion 4ply in ‘Lake Silence’
Needle
2.5mm circular needle (min 80cm recommended for magic loop)
Notions
Yarn needle
3 x Stitch Marker
Gauge
32 stitches by 48 rows over 10cm (4”) in stocking (stockinette) stitch
Size
Circumference:
Small: 17.5 cm (7”)
Medium: 20 cm (8”)
Large: 22.5 cm (9”)
Pattern Includes
- Full and clearly written pattern
- Stitch abbreviations
- Knitting chart
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- First published: August 2020
- Page created: August 11, 2020
- Last updated: August 11, 2020 …
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