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Why Knot Socks
To celebrate the launch of the Why Knot Socks, I’m offering 40% off all my independently published patterns until Midnight Monday (GMT) - no code needed. Ta and have a splendid weekend. xx
These socks are knitted top down, with optional stranded colourwork motifs on both the cuffs and feet… these splendid socks were originally designed to accompany a collaboration between John Arbon Textiles and RiverKnits. I hope you’ll enjoy them!
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Sock foot circumference: 16.5 (18.5, 20.5, 22) cm / 6.5 (7.25, 8, 8.5) inches
Leg Length: 20.5 (23, 24, 27.5) cm / 8 (9, 9.5, 10.75) inches (adjustable)
Foot length: 16.5 (20.5, 23, 26) cm / 6.5 (8, 9, 10.25) inches (adjustable)
Designed to be worn with 2.5 cm / 1 inch negative ease on both foot circumference and length, to ensure a good fit.
YARN REQUIREMENTS
John Arbon Textiles Exmoor Sock, 4-ply (60% Exmoor Blueface, 20% Corriedale, 10% Zwartbles, 10% Nylon; 200 metres per 50g)
MC: Mizzle (undyed); 1 skein
CC: Hemel; 1 skein
or
RiverKnits BFL, 4ply (100% Bluefaced Leicester; 400 metres per 100g)
GAUGE
36 sts x 44 rows = 10 cm / 4 inch square measured over Stocking Stitch
Always use a needle size that results in the correct gauge after blocking
NEEDLES + NOTIONS
2.25 mm (UK 13, US 1) knitting needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round
1 stitch marker
Darning needle
TECHNIQUES INCLUDE
increasing, decreasing, short rows and optional simple stranded colourwork
PATTERN NOTES
Both the leg and foot lengths are adjustable, so I recommend periodically trying on these socks as you go, to ensure the best fit.
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- First published: November 2019
- Page created: November 15, 2019
- Last updated: November 19, 2019 …
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