Laneway Socks by Sarah Opie

Laneway Socks

Knitting
July 2022
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 23 rows = 2 inches
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
280 - 520 yards (256 - 475 m)
1, 2 (3, 4) 5, 6
English
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ABOUT
The Laneway Socks are a toe-up colourwork sock with a short-row heel. Designed to show off two yarns, the striping pattern alternates directions between vertical and horizontal. Due to the toe-up construction, the sock has a very adjustable height with the opportunity to maximise your yarn usage.

SIZES
1, 2 (3, 4) 5, 6

To Fit:
Size 1: child size (aged 4 - 6)
Foot Circumference: 6 inches; 15.25 cm
Size 2: child size (aged 7 - 9)
Foot Circumference: 6.5 inches; 16.5 cm
Size 3: child size (aged 10 - 13); European shoe size 35 - 37
Foot Circumference: 7 inches; 17.8 cm
Size 4: European shoe size 38 - 40
Foot Circumference: 8 inches; 20.3 cm
Size 5: European shoe size 41 - 43
Foot Circumference: 9 inches; 22.9 cm
Size 6: European shoe size 43 +
Foot Circumference: 10 inches; 25.4 cm

Note: rather than classify the sizes by gender, the sizes are according to measurements for foot circumference, the foot length will be knitted according to the shoe size or preferred fit

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are approximations based on test knitting, your yardage will depend on your gauge, size and yarn chosen

Fingering Weight Yarn
Colour A
140, 160 (180, 220) 260, 320 yards
130, 145 (165, 200) 240, 295 meters

Colour B
60, 80 (100, 120) 160, 200 yards
55, 75 (90, 110) 145, 180 meters

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
2.5mm (US SIZE 1.5) circular needles for Magic Loop
use size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
darning needle, to weave in ends
one stitch marker, to mark beginning of round
scissors, or other tool for breaking the yarn
optional: sock blockers and/or preferred blocking tools

GAUGE
17 sts x 23 rows = 2 inches / 5 cm square

TECHNIQUES
German Short Rows
Magic Loop
Judy’s Magic Cast-On
Colourwork