Megan Socks by Yarnia Designs

Megan Socks

Knitting
July 2019
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 1 - 2.25 mm
350 - 400 yards (320 - 366 m)
Small, Medium, Large
English
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The Megan socks are inspired by the stylish, modern and slightly rebellious character from the Madmen TV Series. Megan wears a range of different styles, following the trends of the 70s and goes from mini dresses and geometric prints to hippy chic!

Construction:
Instructions are included for both toe up and cuff down construction. The pattern uses a heel flap and gusset, and features a simple honeycomb pattern across the foot and an interesting lace ribbing around the leg of the sock. The pattern uses magic loop, but can also be adapted to use DPNs. Charts are included for the patterns in addition to written line by line instructions.

Sizes:
There are 3 sizes available: Small (56 sts) Medium (64 sts) and Large (72 sts).

Yarn:
300-400yds of fingering weight yarn.

Needle sizes:
2.25mm / US 1 (or any to obtain gauge)

Gauge:
30 sts / 42 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch

Notions:
Tapestry Needle, Cable Needle, Progress marker, Tape Measure

Techniques Used:

  • Knitting and purling
  • Judy’s Magic Cast-on
  • Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off
  • Kitchener stitch
  • Increasing
  • Decreasing
  • Lace
  • Magic loop
  • Short rows
  • Cables