ABOUT
The Fig Socks are a cuff-down stranded colourwork sock for two colours, featuring a short-row heel, a rolled cuff and a rounded toe. The colourwork is explained in a simple, easy to memorise chart, as well as written instructions. A fun knit, these socks show off variegated yarn beautifully as the contrast colour.

SIZES
1, 2 (3, 4) 5, 6

To Fit:
Size 1: child size (aged 4 - 6)
Foot Circumference: 6 inches; 15.25 cm
Size 2: child size (aged 7 - 9)
Foot Circumference: 6.5 inches; 16.5 cm
Size 3: child size (aged 10 - 13); European shoe size 35 - 37
Foot Circumference: 7 inches; 17.8 cm
Size 4: European shoe size 38 - 40
Foot Circumference: 8 inches; 20.3 cm
Size 5: European shoe size 41 - 43
Foot Circumference: 9 inches; 22.9 cm
Size 6: European shoe size 43 +
Foot Circumference: 10 inches; 25.4 cm

Note: rather than classify the sizes by gender, the sizes are according to measurements for foot circumference, the foot length will be knitted according to the shoe size or preferred fit

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are approximations based on test knitting, your yardage will depend on your gauge, size and yarn chosen

Fingering Weight Yarn
Colour A
180, 220 (260, 320) yards
165, 200 (240, 295) meters

Colour B
100, 120 (160, 200) yards
95, 110 (150, 185) meters

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
2.5mm (US SIZE 1.5) circular needles for Magic Loop
use size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
darning needle, to weave in ends
three stitch markers, to mark beginning of round
scissors, or other tool for breaking the yarn
optional: sock blockers and/or preferred blocking tools

GAUGE
17 sts x 23 rows = 2 inches / 5 cm square

TECHNIQUES
Kitchener Stitch for closing toe
Magic Loop
Short-Row Heel (German Short Rows)
Charts
Knitting & Purling
Decreasing (K2TOG & SSK)
Twisted German Cast-On