Foot for a King by Beth Kirkpatrick

Foot for a King

Knitting
February 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
240 - 320 yards (219 - 293 m)
6.5 (7.5, 8.5, 9.5)” /16.5 (19, 21.5, 24) cm circumference
English
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The February colorway is inspired by the Kangaroo Paw Mardis Gras flower.

And the February sock design is inspired by the joyful spirit of Mardi Gras, with a motif of streamers and confetti. You’ll start with a simple ribbed cuff, followed by a bit of cables, yos and colorwork. But don’t worry. After about 20 rows, you can settle into a simple and relaxing stockinette rhythm. Until the heel.

Needles & Notions:

  • Size 1.0 US/2.25 mm and Size 3.0 US/3.25 mm 9” circular needles, DPNs or longer circular needle for magic loop method.
  • 1 beginning of row marker
  • Darning needle
  • Cable needle
  • Second circular needle or dpns for the toe
  • Optional: 2 stitch markers, 1 lever-back progress keeper

Yarn:
Fingering Weight (465 yds/100 g skein)

  • C1: 42 (48, 55, 61) yds/38 (44, 50, 56) m
  • C2: 160 (185, 210, 234) yds/146 (169, 192, 214) m
  • C3: 35 (40, 45, 51) yds/32 (37, 41, 47) m

Yarn usage will vary if you do not meet gauge as indicated in the pattern.

Finished Sizes:
6.5 (7.5, 8.5, 9.5)”/16.25 (18.75, 21.25, 23.75) cm circumference