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Mackerel skies are skies that are dappled with rows of small fleecy clouds, reminiscent of the scale pattern on a mackerel’s back. The perfect way to describe the texture of these socks. They are worked from the top down with a band heel and gusset and a simple knit and purl pattern that creates an interesting pillowed effect

SIZE
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
To fit 18 (20.5, 23, 25.5, 28)cm / 7 (8, 9, 10, 11)” foot circumference.
Finished dimensions = 15 (18, 20.5, 23, 25.5)cm / 6 (7, 8, 9, 10)” circumference.

YARN
Regia Premium Bamboo (100g; 400m (438yds); 45% wool, 30% viscose, 25% nylon) 4ply/fingering; colour 55 Denim Blue

GAUGE
32 stitches by 48 rounds= 10cm (4”) in stocking stitch. Check your gauge.

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
2.25 mm (US Size 1) needles for working in the round; either DPNs, long circular needle or preferred method for circular knitting; or size to obtain gauge
Stitch marker x 3
Darning needle

TECHNIQUES USED IN THE PATTERN

• Knit
• Purl
• Slip stitches
• Decreases (ssk, k2tog, p2tog)
• Increases (m1l, m1r)
• Kitchener Stitch (tutorial provided)

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.