70s Funk by Anna Johanna

70s Funk

Knitting
March 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 20 rows = 2 inches
in colorwork
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
612 - 744 yards (560 - 680 m)
S (M) L
English Finnish

These funky knee-high socks inspired by the 70’s aesthetic are worked toe-up. The colorwork pattern is designed to dance in your eyes. The socks come with a French heel and the gusset increases are worked at the center of the sole. Once you’re past the heel flap, there are three different calf patterns to choose from based on how much room you need for your calves. Choose the sock size based on the circumference of your foot and then adjust the leg circumference to your preference with the calf patterns.

Size
S (M) L

Yarn
John Arbon Textile Exmoor Sock 4ply (30% Exmoor Horn, 30% BFL, 20% Corridale, 10% Zwartbles, 10% nylon, 200 m / 50 g), or other fingering weight yarn. Shown in colors Drumble (MC) and Blooth (CC).

2 skeins each.

Yardage
MC: 360 (415) 435 yds / 330 (380) 400 m,

CC: 250 (285) 305 yds / 230 (260) 280 m.

Needles
US 1 (2.25 mm) and US 1½ (2.5 mm) - 40’’ / 100 cm long circular needle for magic loop or dpns. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the right gauge.

Gauge
17 sts x 20 rnds = 2x2’’ / 5x5 cm in colorwork, worked in the round on the bigger needle (after blocking).

Other
2 stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Finished measurements
Foot circumference: 7.5 (8.5) 9.5’’ / 19 (21) 23.5 cm

Cuff circumference (depending on Calf Pattern S-M-L): 10-10.5-11 (11-11.5-12) 12-12.25-12.75’’ / 25-26-27.5 (27.5-28.5-29.5) 29.5-31-32 cm