Gemini Socks by Laura Peters

Gemini Socks

Knitting
May 2018
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
280 - 320 yards (256 - 293 m)
Small (Medium, Large)
English
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This is the fourth pattern from Knit the Stars - a 12 pattern collection of Zodiac-inspired socks. By purchasing the ebook you will automatically receive this and all subsequent patterns in the collection when they are released.


Perhaps one of the most recognizable symbols of the zodiac is Gemini’s Twins. This pattern touches on that playful duality by featuring two contrasting yarns that play together to create a fun mosaic pattern across the top of foot and leg. Do note that I knit my socks as fraternal twins.

The pattern includes written instructions for toe up and cuff down construction with two needles using the Magic Loop method but any circular knitting method can be used. Instructions are given for a short row heel and tips are given throughout the pattern on technique.


PATTERN INFO
Sizing
Small (Medium, Large)
To fit foot circumference 7 (8, 9)in/18 (20.5, 23)cm

Gauge
32 sts and 44 rnds = 4in/10cm Stockinette
36 sts and 71 rnds = 4in/10cm Mosaic Pattern

Yarn
280 - 320yds/256 - 293m Flying Finn Yarns Tango Sock (80% superwash merino, 20% nylon, 400yds/366m per 3.5oz/100g skein)
Sample in Confetti Clouds and Sunny

Needles
US 1.5/2.5mm for working in the round; DPNs or 40in/100cm circular for Magic Loop method

Notions
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends