Plain Sight by Lisa K. Ross

Plain Sight

Knitting
March 2019
Light Fingering ?
32 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 1 - 2.25 mm
300 - 450 yards (274 - 411 m)
Adult S (M, L)
English
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I love finding clever ways to play with the typical components of a toe-up or top-down sock. The gusset is one element that stands out from the rest of the sock, and many sock knitters dread this part.

This sock embraces the gusset as a design feature and is actually the highlight of this footwear! Working from the toe-up, twisted ribbing cuts its way through stockinette to the top of the instep where the lace gusset is inserted. Yarnovers without matching decreases create an expanding gusset on the top of the foot, rather than hidden along the sides. After the heel, the lace works its way seamlessly up the leg of the sock, perfectly matching the unique gusset.

It’s an entertaining knit that will keep you on your toes and have you showing off a gusset that is hidden in Plain Sight!


FINISHED SIZE
Adult S M, L
Foot Circumference: 6.757.75, 8.75 ins / 1719.5, 22 cm

Foot Length: adjustable to fit

Leg Circumference: 78, 9 ins / 1820.5, 23 cm
Leg Length: adjustable to fit

These socks are designed to fit with 1-1.25 ins /2.5-3cm negative ease.
Choose the size that is approximately 1-1.25 ins/2.5-3cm less than actual foot/leg circumference.

YARN
Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper 75% Superwash Merino/25%nylon; 463yd/423m per 3.53 oz/100 g skein; 1 skein

Sample in ‘Dream Weaver’

NEEDLES
US 1 (2.25mm), or as needed to meet gauge; DPNs or needles for small circumference knitting

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle
4 stitch markers
1 removable stitch marker
Cable needle

GAUGE
In stockinette: 32 sts and 48 rounds = 4” (10cm)
In Plain Sight Lace: 32 sts and 48 rounds = 4” (10cm)

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