Riley Socks by Joanne Scrace

Riley Socks

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Crochet
April 2016
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
2.5 mm
3.0 mm
3.5 mm (E)
219 - 875 yards (200 - 800 m)
Baby to Adult Man
UK
English

Whether you want to treat a loved one or yourself these quick to make crochet socks are a hug for your feet. With a wide range of sizes from baby to adult 13, you can make them for everyone in the family, the length is fully adjustable for a great fit.

The unisex cuff down design features a rib cuff, traditional heel flap and instep for superb fit and a really stretchy simple stitch pattern throughout. Thought crochet socks were stiff and uncomfortable? Think again…

Riley is the 4ply version of the popular Saunders Sock pattern.

Size
Finished circumference at ankle: 11 (14, 17,21, 25, 27, 31)cm/4 (5.5, 6.5, 8, 9.5, 10.5, 12)in
Finished circumference at foot: 11 (16, 18,21, 24, 26, 29)cm/4 (6, 6.75, 8, 9.25, 10,11.25)in
Finished length is fully adjustable, astandard size guide is included.
Choose the size closest to your foot circumference.

Materials
1(1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) 100g ball West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply (75% wool, 25%nylon, 400m) in Poppy Seed.

2.5mm (US C) hook
3mm (US D) hook
3.5mm (US E) hook
2 Removable stitch markers

Tension
30 sts and 24 rows in stitch pattern worked in the round to 10cm/4in using 3.5mm hook (or size needed to achieve tension)

Difficulty Rating
Easy

Skills Needed
Basic crochet stitches, working in rows, working in rounds, missing stitches, working into row ends, decreasing, working short rows (explained), slip stitching to seam together.

Construction
Worked from the cuff down the ribbing is worked back and forth in rows, stitches are picked up from the row ends and the ankle
is worked in the round to the traditional heel flap with short rows used to turn the heel, stitches are picked up from row ends
and instep to toe is worked in the round.