Bern Socks by Anya Zimmer

Bern Socks

Knitting
December 2022
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 24 rows = 2 inches
in gauge needles, unblocked, in stockinette
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
300 - 400 yards (274 - 366 m)
small (medium, large)
English
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Overview
Inspired by the layered roofs of Bern and knit on a hike through Felsenegg, these socks are composed of a delicate lace pattern, complete with a heel flap and gusset.
Specifics
Yarn:
Fingering weight superwash yarn
I used Susan Crawford yarn in their Bluem base
Needles:
US 1.5 2.5 mm, 32 inch circulars
or preferred method for knitting small circumferences

Gauge:
This is a fingering weight project
19 sts by 24 sts in 2 inches with gauge needles, unblocked, in stockinette
Sizes:
Three sizes 1(2)3
Size 1 is 56 sts (5.9 inches 15cm circumference, pre-block)
Size 2 (sample size) is 64 sts (6.75 inches 17.1cm circumference, pre-block)
Size 3 is 72 sts (7.6 inches 19.3cm circumference, pre-block)

Techniques
-knit
-purl
-knit through the back loop
-slip, slip, knit
-knit 2 together
-pick up
-slip stitch