Birdhouse Socks by Su Sayer

Birdhouse Socks

Knitting
May 2020
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
34 stitches and 54 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking stitch
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
82 - 414 yards (75 - 379 m)
Baby - XL Adult
English
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  • Easy knit
  • One skein project
  • 10 sizes from baby - adult XL
  • Knit from the toe up

Sometimes you just need a gentle knit, something effortless that will allow your mind to relax and unwind. These straightforward socks, knit from the toe-up will provide that much needed relaxation. Simply start off until you haven’t a care in the world, then finish with some uncomplicated lace when you’re ready.

These socks would be great for showing off your favourite variegated yarns, with one skein being enough for even the largest size.

If you need help with any of the techniques used in this pattern, you can find a variety of free resources on my Substack blog.

Yarn

Peak District Yarns, 4ply
(75% Bluefaced Leicester, 25% nylon; 425 m/ 465 yds per 100g skein)
84 (120, 144, 167, 209) 250, 283, 316, 362, 390 m/ 92 (131, 158, 183, 229) 274, 310, 346, 396, 427 yds

Needles and Notions

2.5 mm (US 1.5) circular needles 80 cm/ 32” if using magic loop or Double Pointed Needles
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

Gauge

34 sts x 54 rnds over 10 cm/ 4” in stocking stitch, worked in the round, after blocking.

Final measurements
Baby (toddler, pre-schooler, child, teen) XS, S, M, L, XL = 11.5 (12.5, 14, 15, 16.5) 18, 19, 20.5, 22, 23 cm/ 4.5 (5, 5.5, 6, 6.5) 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9” foot circumference.