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Rimrock DK
Hesitant to knit socks because of such small gauge? You have found your sock patten because these are worked in DK weight yarn at 5.5 stitches per inch. What is faster than DK weight socks? Worsted weight! So I included a worsted weight version as well. Both are 5.5 stitches per inch but different row gauges (see below). Both patterns are included in this set for $4.95.
Both patterns in the stripe pattern, cuff down. A classic, fast to knit sock. The ribbing hugs your feet beautifully all the way down for an absolute perfect fit.
Instructions are included in the pattern to customize length.
Step-by-step instructions are included for anyone new to sock knitting. Diagrams, including Kitchener Stitch, are included as well.
If you are a seasoned sock knitter, there is a section for “Just the Facts Ma’am” with instructions that do not include the extra tips.
Professionally tech edited by Kristen TenDyke.
Skill Level (1 Easy – 4 Advanced):
2 Experienced Beginner
Needles:
US size 3 (3.25 mm): 4 double pointed, or size needed for gauge.
Notions:
stitch marker, yarn needle
Yarn:
Any DK or Worsted weight yarn.
Yarn used for samples:
DK weight:
Rowan Pure Wool DK (50 grams/1.75 oz, 125 meters/137 yards; 100% superwash wool)
MC: #49 oxblood; total (for 2 socks) 1 (1, 1, 2) ball(s), 110 (115, 130, 145) yards CC: #3 anthricite; total (for 2 socks) 1 ball, 85 (90, 105, 110) yards
Worsted weight yarn:
Cascade 220 Superwash and Superwash Paints (100 grams/3.5 oz, 202 meters/220 yards; 100% superwash wool)
MC: #815 black, superwash; total (for 2 socks) 1 ball, 145 (155, 180, 200) yards CC: #9958 vino, superwash paints; total (for 2 socks) 1 ball, 120 (125, 150, 165) yards
Gauge:
DK weight: 22 stitches and 40 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.
Worsted weight: 22 stitches and 27 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.
Sizes:
Size 1: women’s shoe 6 – 7
7 1⁄2” leg and foot circumference, 9” length
Size 2: women’s shoe 8 – 9 men’s shoe 6 – 7
7 1⁄2” leg and foot circumference, 9 1⁄2” length
Size 3: women’s shoe 10 –11 men’s shoe 8 – 9
8 3⁄4” leg and foot circumference, 10 1⁄2” length
Size 4: men’s shoe 10 –11
8 3⁄4” leg and foot circumference, 11 1⁄2” length
There are 6 pages total in the pattern. Two sample pages are shown.
My blog post on these socks is here.
Rimrock Worsted Weight is featured here.
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