Description
Method: These stranded colorwork socks are knit in the round from the cuff down with a round heel and gusset decreases placed on the sole. They can be knitted on dpns, short circular (you will still need dpns for the heel and toe decreases), or by magic loop.
Please note the colorwork design in this pattern is charted not written out.
You need to be prepared to read and work from charts in order to enjoy knitting these designs.
Size: Foot circumference 8” (20.3 cm) Ladies UK 5-8.
Although these socks are written for one size this is adjustable to a certain degree. There are tips on how to achieve this within the patterns. Please bear in mind that any changes to size or tension will affect the amount of yarn required to knit these socks.
Yarn: At least two contrasting colors of any 4 ply (fingering) sock yarn with which you can get gauge. The amounts of each color required will depend on how many colors you pick and where you choose to use them in the sock. As a guide:
Chocolate Bunny Socks in three colors using CC1 for cuff, heels, and toes only (as in pink/brown/lilac socks shown)
MC – Approx. 150 metres, 164 yards
CC1 – Approx. 80 metres, 88 yards
CC2 – Approx. 140 metres, 153 yards
Muddy Pig socks in three colors using CC1 and CC2 throughout sock (as in pair shown)
MC – Approx. 170 metres, 186 yards
CC1 – Approx. 140 metres, 154 yards
CC2 – Approx. 100 metres, 110 yards.
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