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While this pattern is meant to be able to used with a limited amount of yarn, which is perfect for leftovers and 10g minis, if you have larger leftovers or minis, you can definitely adjust the length of these socks to your liking, either by adding sections, or increasing the length of the stockinette sections. An afterthought heel, as well as a tip to make sure it falls in a good spot, will let these socks fit multiple foot lengths.

Includes link to a video tutorial for the afterthought heel.

Sizes: S (M, L) or 7 (8, 9)” or about 18 (20, 23) cm circumferences

Yarn:

Fingering weight yarn:
5 x 10g minis and 1 x 20g mini (heel color)

Needles: US size 1 / 2.25mm
Socks may be knit with any needle method you choose, but circular needles are preferred for picking up afterthought heel stitches.

Notions: Tape measure, scissors with a pointy tip, stitch markers including 3 locking stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge: 32 stitches and 43 rows to 4” (10cm) worked in stockinette stitch and stranded colorwork in the round.

Actual yarn usages:

Tester #1, size S: C1 6g, C2 4g, C3 (heel) 6g, C4 4g, C5 5g, C6 6g - for ONE sock
Tester #2, size S: C1 7g, C2 (heel) 15g, C3 8.5g, C4 8.5g, C5 (toe) 8g - for the pair. Only 5 colors used
.Tester #3, size M: C1 8g, C2 8g, C3 (heel) 14g, C4 8g, C5 8g, C6 8g - for the pair.
Tester #4, size M: C1 8g, C2 7g, C3 7g, C4 (heel) 12g, C5 7g, C6 7g, C7 (toe) 10g, for the pair. 7 colors used.
Tester # 5, size L: C1 (cuff) 8g, C2 (heel) 9g, C3 6g, C4 8g, C5 10g, C6 6g - for the pair. Used different yarn bases.
Tester #6, size L: C1 9.5g, C2 (heel) 17.5g, C3-C5 9.5g each, C6 8g (toe), for the pair.