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The Santa Rosa Socks are named for Santa Rosa Island, one of the Channel Islands off the coast of my hometown in California. Santa Rosa is part of the Channel Islands National Park, where you can encounter several varieties of rare plants and animals, some of which only live on the islands.

Sizes

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Finished sock dimensions: 6.75”(17 cm), 8” (20.5 cm), 9.25” (23.5 cm), 10.25” (26 cm), 11.5” (29 cm) circumference (Note: most people like their socks snug, so choose a finished sock size that is slightly smaller than your actual foot)

Materials

Sport weight yarn, 196 (230, 262, 295, 328) yds/180 (211, 240, 270, 300) m

Pink sample shown knit in Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino, 55% Merino wool, 33% Acrylic, 12% Cashmere, 137 yds (125 m) per 1.75 oz (50 g)

Green sample shown knit in Camellia Fiber Co. CFC Merino Sport, 100% merino wool, 328 yds (300 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g)

Gauge

4” (10 cm) square = 28 stitches and 36 rows in stockinette after blocking

Needles

One set of needles for your preferred style of small-circumference knitting in a size to match gauge listed above

Suggested needle size: US 4 (3.5 mm)

Tools

Two stitch markers
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Skill Level

Intermediate. Techniques include decreases, knitting in the round, stockinette grafting