Sterling Silver Socks by Emily Kintigh

Sterling Silver Socks

Knitting
July 2021
Light Fingering ?
56 stitches and 57 rows = 4 inches
in cable patt; 36 sts and 48 rnds = 4'' in St st.
US 1 - 2.25 mm
495 - 990 yards (453 - 905 m)
7 ¼ (8, 8 ¾)" foot circumference and 8 ½ (9 ¼, 10 ¼)" long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable
English
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The twisting cables on the Sterling Silver Socks echo the raised flourishes and intricate patterning found on vintage silverware. The socks are knit from cuff to toe with a heel flap and gusset.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 1

Finished Size 7 ¼ (8, 8 ¾)“ foot circumference and 8 ½ (9 ¼, 10 ¼)” long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable. Socks shown measure 8”.

Yarn Lisa Souza Deluxe Sock! (80% superwash Merino wool, 10% nylon, 10% cashmere; 495 yd 453 m/4 oz 113 g): Grey Blade, 1 (1, 2) skein(s).

Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

Gauge 56 sts and 57 rnds = 4” in cable patt; 36 sts and 48 rnds = 4” in St st.

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NOTES

  • These socks are worked in the round from the cuff down.

  • For size 8¾“, work each repeat on the Front of Leg chart three times.