Killington Socks by Alicia Plummer

Killington Socks

Knitting
October 2019
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
400 - 480 yards (366 - 439 m)
7 (8, 9)"/ 17.5 (20, 22.5)cm foot circumference
English
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“Commonplaces never become tiresome. It is we who become tired when we cease to be curious and appreciative.”
-Norman Rockwell

Killington Socks are knit cuff down with a traditional turned heel and gusset. A simple Fair Isle pattern on the leg adds interest. Three colors are used in this design, with only two colors stranded at any one time, making this a perfect transition project from vanilla socks to colorwork.

Sizes: to fit 7 8, 9”/ 17.5 (20, 22.5)cm foot circumference; adjustable foot length.

Needles: US 1.5/ 2.5mm or size to obtain gauge, in circular needle (32” for magic looping) or DPNs.

Gauge: 32 sts and xx rows = 4”/ 10cm in Stockinette stitch.

Yarn: fingering weight:

Notions: 3 stitch markers, stitch holder or scrap yarn, tapestry needle for finishing.

Sample knit in: Black Sheep Dyeworks Sock Weight 4-ply superwash; MC: Brown Grey (451 yards) CC1: Moss Tonal (87 yards) CC2: Bark tonal (87 yards).