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Tailgate is an experiment in sock construction. These shortie-socks are worked from the cuff down and feature unique heel and gusset construction designed to highlight self-striping yarn.

This unique construction results in very roomy gussets that may not accommodate all feet (if you have a high instep, you might love these socks). Instructions are included to modify the gussets to fit your feet.

This pattern includes optional arch shaping and a star-toe. The pattern has been tech edited and test knit. Instructions are included for 5 circumferences, and foot length is customizable. The instructions are written only and are needle-neutral so you can use your preferred needle style and method of working small circumference in the round.

NEEDLES
2.25mm (US 1) needles or size needed to obtain gauge in preferred style for working flat and for working in the round

GAUGE
8 stitches & 11 rounds per 1 inch/2.5 centimetres in stockinette stitch in the round after blocking

SIZES
Narrow (Medium, Wide 1, Wide 2, Wide3)
Circumference: 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) inches/15.2 (17.8, 20.3, 22.9, 25.4)
centimetres

Foot length is customizable

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle
8 stitch markers (including 1 unique for beginning of round)

SKILLS
Knit
Purl
Increases
Decreases
Picking up Stitches
Working in the round

Thank you to Tian Connaughton for tech editing this pattern and to all the amazing test knitters who test knit it.