Homeland Slouchy Socks by Tif Neilan

Homeland Slouchy Socks

Knitting
April 2021
yarn held together
Fingering
+ Fingering
= DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch, worked in the round on size US 5 / 3.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
415 - 515 yards (379 - 471 m)
two (adult) sizes
English
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Homeland Slouchy Socks - the comfy cozy socks you’ll want to throw on and lounge in on the weekend or at the end of a long day!

Homeland Slouchy Socks are DK weight socks knit from the cuff down. This pattern is designed to be worked in two strands of fingering weight yarn, held together throughout, to create a marl. Additionally, there are stripe accents where each color is held double, along with a contrast heel and a center rib detailing which runs along the top of the foot. The heel construction is worked as a heel flap and gusset.

This pattern was designed as part of a collaboration with Lavender Lune Yarn Co to bring awareness to and raise money for the foundation, Black Home Birth Initiative. Kits are available from Lavender Lune Yarn Co and can be purchased here

Sizes 1 (2)
Approx 7.25 (8.75)” / 18 (22) cm foot circumference. Intended to fit with negative ease of 0.5 – 1.5” /
1 – 4 cm. Finished length of sock should be approx. ½” / 1.25 cm shorter than actual foot length.

Suggested Needles & Notions

  • US 5 / 3.75 mm needle or size needed for gauge (main needle)
  • US 3 / 3 mm or two sizes smaller than main
  • DPNS or circulars in both sizes listed, per preference for small circumferences
  • Spare circular needle or waste yarn to hold stitches
  • Distinct BOR marker + 2 additional markers

Gauge Information
20 sts / 28 rnds per 4” in stockinette stitch, worked in the round on size US 5 / 3.75 mm (measured post blocking) in C1 + C2 together.

Yarn Information
Yardage amounts are listed in fingering weight and reflect holding the yarn double throughout.
** I suggest winding each skein into two separate balls for ease of use. **

Suggested Yarn
Lavender Lune Yarn Co. “2ply 80/20 Fingering” 80% SW Merino / 20% Nylon, 400 yards / 366 meters per 100 grams
Sample reflects: “Howl” colorway for C1 and “Immeasurable Strength” colorway for C2.

Color 1 (C1)
220 (275) yards / 201 (251) meters

Color 2 (C2)
195 (241) yards / 178 (220) meters

  • Yardage listed is for a pair and is based on sample foot length of 8.5 (10.5)” / 22 (27) cm. Adjust as needed for desired foot length.