Natatory by Maggie Menzel

Natatory

Knitting
January 2018
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 25 rows = 2 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
350 - 450 yards (320 - 411 m)
Small (56 stitches), Medium (64 stitches), and large (72 stitches)
English
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Natatory: adjective 1. pertaining to, adapted for, or characterized by swimming

It may be freezing outside, but little fish are swimming around these socks enjoying the warm ocean currents. These socks bring to mind thoughts of swimming in the ocean in summer, surrounded by the fishies. The perfect thing to get us all through a frigid winter!

These socks are written for 2 colors, but include instructions to get 3 colored socks like those seen in the sample, as well as instructions for one other possible 3 color combo.

Natatory is knit cuff down with an afterthought heel, which includes a short-row gusset. The gusset helps with the tightness that is often found in after-thought heels.