Leiden Socks by Carmen Jorissen

Leiden Socks

Knitting
October 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
34 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in colourwork stockinette in the round
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
328 - 492 yards (300 - 450 m)
6 adult foot sizes, see description
Dutch

The Leiden Socks are featured in my first book “Breien met kleur”, currently only available in Dutch. Want to help speed things up for translated versions? Please mention my book to your local yarnshop, thank you!

Materials
Scheepjes Metropolis (50g/200m; 75% Merino, 25% Nylon)
Yarn A: 057 Milan x 1 ball
Yarn B: 005 Medan x 1 ball

Recommended needle sizes
2.25mm for toe
2.5mm for rest

Gauge
34 sts and 36 rounds measures 10 x 10cm over colourwork stockinette in the round.