Bee Socks by Vint Hill Knits

Bee Socks

Knitting
July 2019
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 0 - 2.0 mm
150 - 435 yards (137 - 398 m)
3 lengths AND 2 widths: adult small (medium, large) AND average or wide widths
English
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Toe up socks with an afterthought heel featuring a lacy bee and honeycomb on the top of the foot. Version 1 is a breezy ankle sock. Version 2 is crew length with honeycomb lacework extending all around the calf. Adult sizes available in three lengths and 2 widths. Wide width allows for a more generous foot and calf. Pattern is fully charted.

Skill Level: Experienced

Imperial measurements given throughout {metric in brackets}

*Sizes:*
Lengths: pattern written for small (medium, large)
Finished foot length toe-to-heel approx: 8.25” (9”, 9.74”) {21 (23, 25) cm}
Modeled in small length on 9” {22.9 cm} long foot.

Widths: average or wide width available for all lengths.
Finished foot: average width 7” {17.78 cm}, wide width 8” {20 cm} circumference.
Modeled with negative ease in avg. width on 9.25” {23.5 cm} circ. foot.

Materials
Yarn: Cascade Heritage 75% merino,
25% nylon shown in color 5644 lemon
V1: 150-250 yds {137-265 m}
V2: 285-435 yds {260-352 m}
DPNs US 0 {2.0 mm}
DPNs US 1 {2.25 mm}
tapestry needle
row counter optional
approx. 4 yards contrasting scrap fingering weight yarn (choose something easy to remove – i.e. not fuzzy or prone to felting)

Gauge: 32 sts x 44 rows = 4” {10 cm} square in stockinette on US 1 {2.25 mm} needles

Pattern references
This pattern uses Judy’s Magic cast on.
Judy’s Magic Cast On original source:
http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring06/FEATmagiccaston.html

This pattern suggests (optional) Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off.
Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off original source:
http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall09/FEATjssbo.php

If any of the above links are not working, please advise via e-mail vinthill@hotmail.com