Gusto Socks

Discover the Gusto Sock Futures Dinosaur Colorwork Pattern, a delightful and engaging knitting project that will bring a whimsical touch to your sock collection! The intricately designed colorwork on the leg adds a charming and playful dinosaur motif that will surely capture the imagination of kids and adults alike. While the colorwork part may appear challenging, following the chart provided will guide you through with ease. Once you complete this exciting section, the rest of the sock is a smooth sailing journey into comfortable sock-making.

**Sizing:** This pattern is designed for toddlers and children, with finished measurements for foot circumference of 5.5 (6.5) inches or 14 (16.5) cm, and foot length (adjustable) of 6 (7.5) inches or 15 (19) cm. Whether you're knitting for your little one or looking for a unique gift, these socks are perfect for keeping tiny toes warm and stylish.

**Materials:** To create these fun socks, you will need fingering weight yarn, with a total of 400 meters (or 100 grams) recommended. For the main color (MC), use Drops Nord Mix in color 03, which provides 50 grams (approximately 170 meters) of a lovely blend consisting of 45% alpaca, 30% polyamide, and 25% wool for softness and durability. For the contrasting color (CC), you can use your favorite fingering weight yarn scraps. The yardage required is approximately 142 (197) yards, 130 (180) meters, and 33 (45) grams for the MC, and 38 (49) yards, 35 (45) meters, and 9 (11) grams for the CC. **Note:** Yardage may vary depending on your gauge and the properties of the yarn you choose.

**Gauge:** Achieve the perfect fit by knitting to a gauge of 32 stitches and 42 rounds to 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on US #1 (2.25 mm) needles. Getting the right gauge ensures your socks will fit comfortably and look great!

**Needles:** For this project, you will need US #1 / 2.25 mm DPNs (double-pointed needles) or a circular needle suitable for the magic loop technique. Additionally, consider using US #1.5 / 2.5 mm needles specifically for the colorwork section, or adjust as necessary to meet the desired gauge.

**Other Notions:** Don't forget to gather essential notions such as stitch markers and a darning needle to help you throughout the knitting process.

Embrace the joy of knitting with the Gusto Sock Futures Dinosaur Colorwork Pattern and create socks that are not only functional but also full of character and charm. Perfect for beginners ready to take on colorwork and seasoned knitters looking for a fun project, these playful dinosaurs will delight wearers of all ages!