Goosebumps Socks by Soft Sloth Knits

Goosebumps Socks

Knitting
October 2022
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
33.5 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking Stitch (Stranded Colourwork)
US 1 - 2.25 mm
306 - 555 yards (280 - 507 m)
6 1/2", 7 1/2", 8 1/2", 9 1/2"
English
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The Goosebumps Socks are a spooky celebration of colour through simple geometric patterns. These socks were designed with mini skeins or scrap yarn in mind but could just as easily be knitted with two contrasting colours. This stranded colourwork design includes a peasant heel.

yarn

Yardage may vary dependant on foot length required.

Main Colour (MC): Yarnworthy BFL Fingering Yarn in Silver Lining, 100g (400m / 438yds per 100g). Size 1 (146m / 160 yds, 37g), Size 2 (184m / 201 yds46g), Size 3 (219m
/ 240 yds, 55g), Size 4 (265m / 290 yds, 66g).

Contrast Colour (CC): Yarnworthy BFL Fingering Goosebumps mini skeins, 7 x 20g (400m / 438yds per 100g). Size 1 (133m / 146yds, 34g), Size 2 (168m / 184 yds, 42g), Size 3 (200m / 219 yds, 50g), Size 4 (242m / 265 yds, 61g).

notions

2.25mm / US size 1 double-pointed or circular needles (if using magic loop method).

gauge

Knit in stocking stitch following Chart 1 using 2.25mm double-pointed needles: 33.5 stitches and 35 rounds per 10cm / 4”.

sizes

Negative ease: 0cm / 0”.
If in doubt, choose the size which is slightly smaller than your foot circumference for better fit. Colourwork allows for less stretch.

Measurements refer to finished sock circumference.

Size 1 - 6 1/2”/17cm
Size 2 - 7 1/2”/ 19.5cm
Size 3 - 8 1/2”/21cm
Size 4 - 9 1/2”/24cm