Spottie Dottie Socks by Arenda Holladay

Spottie Dottie Socks

Knitting
January 2009
both are used in this pattern
Light Fingering ?
36 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
918 yards (839 m)
Foot Length: 9 (9.5, 10)"
English
Errata available: tkga.com

Pattern Description from Cast On, February-April 2009: “These socks use the stranded techniques to create the alternating spots. The choice of Noro Kureyon Sock yarn for the spots makes the socks fun to knit. The socks will not match and you never know what color will come next. The thin and thick nature of the yarn gives the spots additional texture. The socks are knit from the toe up and feature short row heels. Since stranded work is less elastic than plain stockinette, the top portion of the cuff is knit using larger size needles. The choice of needle type is up to the knitter. Although the pattern specifies double pointed needles, one or two circular needles may be substituted.”

Yarn Symbol: Super Fine (1)

Level of Experience: Experienced

Sizes: S (M, L)

Finished Measurements:

  • Foot Circumference: 8”
  • Foot Length: 9 (9.5, 10)“
  • Cuff: 8”

Errata: Toe:
With one circular needle, using Judy’s Magic Cast On
method or the method you prefer, CO 18 sts on each needle.

Materials:

  • Zitron TREKKING UNDYED (3.5oz/100g, 459yds/420m, 755 New Wool, 25% Nylon): 1 skein Undyed (A)
  • Noro KUREYON SOCK YARN (3.5oz/100g, 459 yds, 70% Wool, 30% Nylon): 1 skein #226 (B)
  • Size 1 (2.25mm) set of 5 dpns & size 1 (2.25mm) 32” (80cm) circular needle or size to obtain or size needed to obtain correct gauge.
  • Size 1 (2.5mm) set of 5 dpns & size 1 (2.5mm) 32” (80cm) circular needle or size to obtain correct gauge
  • (Note: A size 2 (2.75mm) may be substituted for the size 1 (2.5mm) needles)
  • Tapestry needle

Additional Gauge: In St st on cuff, 32 sts & 40 rnds = 4”/10 cm. To save time, take time to check gauge.