Mardi Socks by Sarah Opie

Mardi Socks

Knitting
August 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 23 rows = 2 inches
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
200 - 400 yards (183 - 366 m)
1, 2 (3, 4) 5, 6
English
This pattern is available for C$5.00 CAD buy it now

ABOUT
For the second installation of 7 Days of Ribbed Socks, we have Mardi Socks. This pattern uses a short-row heel, which can be worked in the same way cuff down or toe up. This pattern includes two seperate patterns, one toe up and one cuff down.

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
Your yardage will depend on your gauge, size and yarn chosen

Fingering Weight Yarn
100 grams is suitable for most sizes

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
Tubular Cast Off
Tubular Cast On
Increasing
Knitting & Purling
Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off
Kitchener Stitch