Gardener's Socks by Rachel Coopey

Gardener's Socks

Knitting
July 2013
Light Fingering ?
39 stitches and 50 rows = 4 inches
in pattern stitch
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
440 yards (402 m)
8 (9, 10)", see notes
English

Inspired by the lessons about mysterious magical plants at Hogwarts, leaves and twisted vines wind their way down these socks.

6¼ (7¼, 8¼)“ (16 18.5, 21 cm) foot circumference. Will stretch to fit 8 (9, 10)” (20.5 23, 25.5 cm), leg length 6” (15 cm). Shown in size 7¼“ (18.5 cm) foot circumference.

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Materials
YARN Malabrigo Sock (100% superwash Merino; 440 yd 402 m/31/2 oz 100 g): #350 Gepetto, 1 skein.

NEEDLES Size 11/2 (2.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Cable needle (cn); stitch holder; tapestry needle.

GAUGE 32 sts and 50 rnds = 4” in St st; 39 sts and 50 rnds = 4” in patt.

FINISHED SIZE 61/4 (71/4, 81/4)“ foot circumference. Will stretch to fit 8 (9, 10)”, leg length 6”. Shown in size 71/4” foot circumference.