Caliandra by Paula Pereira

Caliandra

Knitting
June 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 0 - 2.0 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
326 - 419 yards (298 - 383 m)
1 (2, 3)
English Portuguese

Looking at hand-embroidered pieces, it is possible to see how, stitch by stitch, someone added a unique beauty to the fabric. It can be really fun to embroider while knitting, by combining knitting and crochet techniques. Using a crochet hook, you can make elongated loops while you knit, creating the cutest little flowers — this is what is done in the toe-up Caliandra socks.

Sizes 1 (2, 3)

Recommended ease 0–0.5” / 0–1.5 cm of negative ease.

Finished measurements
Foot circumference: 7 (8, 9)“ / 18 (20, 22.5) cm.
Foot length: Adjustable.

Materials
Yarn

1 (1, 1) skein of Pure Sock by Walk
Collection (100% merino, 437 yds / 400 m – 100 g), colorway Olivia.

Or approx. 326 (372, 419) yds / 298 (340, 383) m of sock weight yarn.

Needles
US 1.5 / 2.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles and preferred needles
for small circumferences knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs) for the main fabric; US 0 / 2 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles and preferred needles for small circumferences knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs) for the cuff ribbing. Or needles to obtain gauge.

Gauge
32 sts x 44 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 1.5 / 2.5 mm needles in St St, after blocking.
32 sts x 45 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 1.5 / 2.5 mm needles in st pattern, after blocking.