Coastal socks by Gretha Mensen

Coastal socks

Knitting
May 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
31 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch, blocked
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
164 - 273 yards (150 - 250 m)
S/M/L
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INFO
My inspiration came from the color dyed by my friend Judy of GiggelingGecko yarns as it reminds me of the colorful coastlines.

This design is the perfect vacation or carry-along project, calling for less than one skein of fingering-weight (sock) yarn.

This sock pattern is knit from the top down and with a heel flap. It begins with the cuff and ends with the toes.

The socks are easy to work from fully written-out directions with stitch counts, as well as a schematic and a video tutorial.

YARN
Gigglinggecko yarns, Socklandia Soxs (80% SW merino, 20% Nylon, 100 gr-398yds/365m), 1 skein.
Sample yardage (240yds/220m) in color East meets West for size EU 40/41.

Or any sock weight yarn: approx. 164-273yds (150-250m) total. Exact yardage may vary depending on circumference and the length of your leg and/or foot.

MATERIALS
US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
DPN’s
or 32” (80 cm) circular needles for magic loop
or a 9” (23 cm) needle
or 3 circular needles.
Stitch markers, tapestry needle.

GAUGE - BLOCKED 4” (10 cm)
In stockinette stitch pattern, 31 stitches x 44 rounds.

SIZES
Foot circumferences after blocking.
S: Finished 7.5” (18-20 cm) to fit 8.5” (20.5-23 cm).
M: Finished 8.5” (20.5-23 cm) to fit 9.5” (23.5-25 cm).
L: Finished 9.5’ (23.5-25 cm) to fit 10.5” (25.5-27 cm).

Recommended fit is 1” (2.5 cm) of negative ease in circumference.

ADJUSTMENTS
Length of leg and feet are adjustable to fit ones feet.
Suggestions for adjustments are given in the instructions.