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Socks for Howard are knitted from the top down to the toe.

Start with the stretchy German Twisted Cast-On (also known as Old Norwegian Cast-On), then begin working in 1x1 Twisted rib stitch to make the cuff. Proceed to work the leg of the socks in the simple yet engaging Textured stitch pattern. After creating the sturdy heel flap, turn the heel using some short rows and start decreasing to create the gussets. Finish the socks with the Standard Toe.

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Sizing information
1 (2, 3, 4)

-or to fit a circumference measurement at the ball of the foot of 22.5 (25, 27.5, 30) cm / 9 (10, 11, 12)”.

-or to fit the following foot lengths (measured from the back of the heel to the tip of the longest toe): 23.75 (26.25, 28.75, 31.25) cm / 9.5 (10.5, 11.5, 12.5)”

Finished leg/foot circumference
20 (22.5, 25, 27.5) cm / 8 (9, 10, 11)”
(Note: for a snug fit, the socks are intentionally 2.5 cm / 1” smaller than the wearer’s leg/foot circumference).

Finished foot length (adjustable)
22.5 (25, 27.5, 30) cm / 9 (10, 11, 12)” (measured from the back of the heel to the tip of the longest toe) (Note: for best fit, the socks are intentionally 1.25 cm / 0.5” shorter than the wearer’s foot. Take this into account if you adjust the foot length).

Finished leg length (adjustable)
25.5 (26.25, 26.75, 27.5) cm / 10.25 (10.5, 10.75, 11)” (measured from the edge of the cuff to the bottom of the heel)

Sample in picture shown in size 2.

Yarn / Yardage
• 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins of Lang Jawoll yarn, in colourway 3, 75% superwash virgin wool, 25% nylon, approx 50 g / 1.76 oz / 210 m / 230 yds per skein;
• or approx 344 (411, 476, 553) m / 376 (450, 521, 605) yds of fingering or sock weight yarn that gives you gauge. Yardage includes 15% of extra yarn. Please note that size and yardage will be affected when making any adjustments on the socks.

Needles
2-2.5 mm / US 0-1.5, choose needle size to obtain gauge. Sample made using 2.5 mm / US 1.5, 80 cm / 32” long circular needle, however choose the length according to your preference.

Notions
• 3 removable stitch markers
• row counter
• blunt tapestry needle
• scissors
• sock blockers (not required but would be useful)

Gauge
32 sts and 48 rnds = 10 cm / 4” over Stocking stitch. Gauge swatch worked on size 2.5 mm / US 1.5 needle, in the round. Measurements taken from flattened but unstretched fabric, after blocking.

The pattern contains schematic, chart, written instructions, and links to my video tutorials. It has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.

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Enjoy♡