Dance Lessons by Jessica L'Heureux

Dance Lessons

Knitting
May 2013
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches = 4 inches
in Stockinette in the Round
US 2 - 2.75 mm
280 - 460 yards (256 - 421 m)
Women's
English
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Instructing young ones in the fine art of graceful dance can be murder on your feet – just ask the instructor. Nothing like a fantastic pair of hand knit socks, with lacy reminders of the old “one, two, three, four” to keep you on your toes while you dance the night away.

Finished Measurement:
The directions are given for a woman’s sock. Foot length is adjustable. Leg and foot circumferences (stretched): 8 (11) inches.

Yarn Requirements:
Necessary yardage will vary with foot length.
Approximately 330 - 367 yards were required for 10 ½” foot lengths in testing over several different yarns.

Shown in Knit Picks Stroll Tonal
(462 yards, 100% superwash wool, color: Foliage).

Recommended Needles:
Size 2 (2.75mm) DPNs or size required to get gauge.
Directions are given using 4 DPNs. Pattern can easily be worked with two circulars or via Magic Loop Method.

Supplies:
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends. Stitch markers may be helpful.

Gauge:
Approximately 32 sts = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette in the round