The Mentmore Socks are worked in a textured slip rib pattern which is soft and cushioning, making them perfect for walking, hiking or just as an everyday sock. They feature a shaped instep for a comfortable fit during wear and a deep turn-down cuff for extra warmth around the ankle.

The socks are knit from the top down with a form-fitting mitred heel and the pattern includes three different ladies’ sizes.
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PATTERN INFORMATION:

DIFFICULTY: Intermediate

TECHNIQUES REQUIRED: Knitting, purling, increases, decreases, slipped stitches, working in the round, working short rows and grafting using Kitchener Stitch.

SIZES: Small (Medium, Large)
To fit foot length: 22.5 (25, 27.5) cm / 9 (10, 11) ins
and circumference: 19 (21, 23) cm / 7.5 (8.25, 9) ins

MATERIALS:
Yarns: Austermann Step Classic sock yarn, 75% wool, 25% nylon, 420m/459yds:100gm ball, Colour #1009 Jeans (mid blue) x1 (1, 1) ball.

Actual amount used in medium sock: 83gm/3.0 oz, 350m/380 yds.

Yarn substitution: To use an alternative yarn, please select a light fingering weight wool or sock yarn with a recommended gauge of about 30 sts:10cm/4 ins using 2.5-3mm/US #1.5-2.5 needles.

Needles: Sizes 2.0mm/US #0 and 2.75mm/US #2 circular needles, length 80cm/32 ins, or dpn’s.

Gauge: 38 sts & 56 rows/rounds:10cm/4 ins in Slip Rib using 2.75mm/US #2 needles.

Notions: Row counter, markers, tapestry needle for finishing and sock blockers.
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PATTERN NOTES:

Stitch Pattern:
This design uses a reversible stitch pattern from the book: Reversible Knitting Stitches - A Sourcebook of 250 Double-Sided Stitch Patterns by Moira Ravenscroft & Anna Ravenscroft, 2nd Edition, 2024. For more details, please click here.

Blogposts / Knitting Notes:
1: Sorting the Second-Sock Syndrome

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Website: www.wyndlestrawdesigns.com