Waving Bamboo Socks by Meghan Jones

Waving Bamboo Socks

Knitting
February 2015
Abstract Fiber SuperSock+
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
434 yards (397 m)
Adult Medium, Large 7 (8)” unstretched, to fit a foot with a 8-8.5 (9-9.5)” foot circumference
English
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Designed specifically for variegated yarns with short color repeats, Waving Bamboo socks are a combination of slipped stitches and wrapped stitches framed with 1x1 ribbing and reverse stockinette. Worked from the top down, this sock has a slip stitch heel, gusseted foot and flat toe. The pattern utilizes increases and decreases to make the columns of wrapped stitches wave in and out.

MATERIALS
Abstract Fiber, SuperSock+ 80% superwash merino,
20% nylon, 4oz/434 yards
; color Pendleton, 1
skein

NEEDLES
Set of 4 US #1/2.25mm DPN (double pointed
needles)

Tapestry needle, stitch markers

GAUGE
32 sts/46 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch
29 sts = 3.5” unstretched over pattern chart