Yassify was created for quarter 3 (Feet) of the Head 2 Toe with Kino and Jo knitalong (KAL), a year-long event with Kino Knits and Jesie Ostermiller. Throughout 2022, knit a pattern in specific categories by either designer for the chance to win prizes! Visit the KAL FAQ page for more information and tag your entries on social media with #Head2ToeKAL.

To yassify something is to apply so many beauty filters to a picture that the subject becomes almost unrecognizable. So let’s elevate the plain sock by making it extra beautiful! These toe-up socks’ workhorse ribbing erupts into celebratory birthday candles (for that classic soft portrait light) and ribbing reminiscent of elegant crowns that only the most elite in society get to wear.

What test knitters had to say:

• “I loved it! It was engaging enough to keep me interested but automatic enough to be relaxing.”
• “Love the heel. Fits my high instep like a dream.”
• “I like the pattern layout & the detailed written instructions plus the tips (e.g., how to calculate when to start the gusset if the knitter’s gauge is significantly different from the pattern’s).”
• “Fun pattern - just about the time you get bored with the foot it’s time to do something different.”

Sizes (actual sock circumference; if between sizes, choose the smaller size):

• 1: 6.25”/16 cm
• 2: 7.25”/18.5 cm
• 3: 8.25”/21 cm
• 4: 9.25”/23.5 cm

Yarn (includes 15% buffer):
310 (370, 395, 460) yards/ 283 (338, 361, 420) m fingering weight yarn

Sample shown in size 3 in Knit Picks Hawthorne Fingering Kettle Dye; 80% wool, 20% nylon; 357 yards/326 m) per 3.53 oz/100 g; colorway Poseidon

Blocked Gauge:
31 sts and 46 rounds per 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round

Tools:

• 5 stitch markers (1 should be unique)
• Stitch holder or waste yarn for instep
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors for trimming ends

Needles:
US 1 (2.25 mm) needles for knitting a small circumference in the round, or size needed to obtain gauge

Social Media:
Please post your finished socks on social media with #YassifySocks and #KinoKnits. Please also tag @kinoknits.

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