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Riptide
These socks are knitted from the toe up and feature short-row heels and a twisted-stitch pattern that swells and recedes like the tides. Plus, the twisted stitches give the socks extra stretchiness!
Materials:
Louet Gems Fingering Weight 100% wool; 185yds/169m per 1.76oz/50g skein; two skeins in color of your choice
Sample was knit with two skeins of Caribbean Blue
Set of US #2/2.75mm double-pointed needles
Set of US #1/2.25mm double-pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Finished Measurements:
Foot circumference = 8in/20cm, relaxed
Foot length = approximately 10in/25cm, but can be adjusted by working more or less of
chart before beginning heel
Gauge:
30 sts/40 rows = 4in/10cm in stockinette stitch with larger needles
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