Petalo Socks

Knitting
March 2020
both are used in this pattern
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
400 - 421 yards (366 - 385 m)
one size (adjustable)
English
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Errata: After the ribbing, increase 2 stitches evenly

DESCRIPTION
Colourwork and textured stitches turn an otherwise simple pair of socks into a cute an interesting accessory!

designed by Claudia Q for Eweknit

TECHNIQUE USED
Working with DPNs
Long-tail cast on
Working in the round
Knitting and purling
Working stranded colour work
Reading a colour work chart
Decreasing
Kitchener stitch

MATERIALS
Yarn
MC - Retrosaria Mondim (Fingering weight; 100% non-superwash Wool; 421 yd / 384 m per 100 g skein)
1 skein in #110

CC- Approx 15g of sock yarn in a contrasting colour. We used Knitting For Olive Merino in Pearl Grey

Needles
A set of five 2.25mm (US 1) DPNS
or needles required to obtain correct gauge

Notions
Removable stitch marker, stitch markers, tapestry needle

GAUGE
30 sts & 42 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch on 2.25mm (US 1) DPNs, blocked

MEASUREMENTS
ONE SIZE
Cuff / Foot Circumference (unstretched): approx 7.5” / 19 cm
Leg Height: 6” / 15 cm
Foot Length: Adjustable.

NOTES
These socks are knit from the cuff down to the toe. The heel is shaped using the heel flap method and the toe is grafted together with Kitchener stitch. Instructions are written for double pointed needles, however Magic Loop technique can be used if preferred. if using Magic Loop, place a marker for each needle change when setting up gusset. Foot length is adjustable. Leg circumference is adjustable by changing pattern gauge.

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