Dormouse Socks by Fox & Folk

Dormouse Socks

Knitting
February 2020
Light Fingering ?
14 stitches = 2 inches
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 1 - 2.25 mm
190 - 325 yards (174 - 297 m)
2, 4, 6, & 8 years
English
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The Dormouse Socks are a cozy colorwork kids sock perfect for everyday wear, or an adventure to visit the March Hare and his fellows for tea!

Inspired by a sweet antique tea set, the colorwork details are two color stranded knitting with full color charts.

The design is top down, with eyelet detail, and features an afterthought heel. No short rows!

Sizes:
2, 4, 6, & 8 years

Gauge:
Sizes 2 & 4: 16 sts/2”(5cm) in stockinette, blocked.
Sizes 6 & 8: 14 sts/2”(5cm) in stockinette, blocked.

Materials:
Yarn:
-Sizes 2 & 4: Fingering weight yarn
MC (main color): 190-245 yds/173-224 m
AC (accent color): 90-110 yds/82-100 m
-Sizes 6 & 8: Sport weight yarn
MC (main color): 225-320 yds/205-292 m
AC (accent color): 95-120 yds/86-109 m
Needles:
-Sizes 2 & 4 years: US 1/2.25 mm & US 2/2.75 mm DPNs, (or size needed to obtain gauge)
-Sizes 6 & 8 years: US 2/2.75 mm & US 3/3.25 mm DPNs, (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Notions: Stitch marker x1, yarn needle, scrap yarn in same weight as sock