Freshness Socks
Sizes Available: 1 (2, 3) – Find the perfect fit for everyone in your family!
Finished Foot Circumference:
- 17.5 (20, 22.5) cm
- 7 (8, 9)”
Yarn Requirements: This pattern calls for fingering weight yarn. You will need approximately:
- Main Colour (MC):
- 75 (115, 145) m
- 80 (130, 160) yds
- Contrast Colour (CC):
- 110 (160, 200) m
- 120 (180, 215) yds
The yarn used in our sample for Size 2 is West Green Loft Yarns Highland Rustic, which is 100% Non-superwash Highland wool (410 m / 100 g). The sample features 115 m in the beautiful Sea Shell colourway as main colour, combined with 160 m from a delightful mini-skein set featuring three different colourways.
Gauge: Achieve a gauge of 32 stitches and 38 rows = 10 cm / 4” in colourwork stockinette stitch in the round, blocked. Ensuring correct gauge will help your socks fit perfectly!
Techniques Used: This pattern incorporates a variety of advanced knitting techniques including Judy’s Magic Cast-On, Japanese Short Rows, and a Tubular Bind-Off for a professional finish.
Construction Notes: These cozy knitted socks are constructed from the toe up, with unique gusset increases placed on the bottom of the foot rather than the sides, providing a better fit. After you turn the heel and work the gusset, the leg section is crafted in the round to your desired length. The finishing touch is a snug 1x1 ribbing combined with a sleek tubular bind-off, giving your socks a polished appearance.
Perfect for personal wear or as gifts, this pattern will engage knitters of all skill levels! Dive into your next project and enjoy every stitch as you create warm and stylish socks that will keep your feet cozy all winter long.
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