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Step lively in Fair Isle knee socks.
$6.00 US
Finished measurements: Ankle and foot circumference: 8 ¾ (9 ¾, 11)" / 22 (25, 28) cm Upper calf circumference: 13 (14, 15 ¼)" / 30.5 (35.5, 38.5) cm Height above heel: 13 ½" / 34.5 cm Foot length: 9 (10, 11)" / 23 (25.5, 28) cm
Yarn: Quince & Co. Chickadee (181 yds / 166 m per 1 ¾ oz / 50 g skein; 100% American Wool): 2 skeins Peacoat (navy, MC), 1 skein each Frank’s Plum (purple), Carrie’s Yellow (yellow), Winesap (red); and Nasturtium (orange)
Needles & Notions: Size 3 US / 3.25 mm set of five double-pointed needles Size 2 US / 2.75 mm set of five double-pointed needles
Stitch marker, stitch holders, tapestry needle, two 12" / 30.5 cm strands of smooth waste yarn
Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rounds = 4" / 10 cm in Stockinette st over Chart pattern using larger needles
Construction Notes: All shaping is done in the first plain row of a new pattern stripe. These socks are worked in Fair Isle–style stranded colorwork. |