Simple Speckled Socks by Caroline Johnson

Simple Speckled Socks

Knitting
January 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
11 stitches and 10.5 rows = 1 inch
in 1x1 colorwork
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
450 - 550 yards (411 - 503 m)
large and small
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Finished Size 7.5” or 6.5” unstretched ankle circumference. Circumference of the leg can be increased/decreased in increments of 2 stitches. Foot circumference can be increased/decreased by stopping/continuing the instep decreases. Heel depth can be adjusted by increasing/decreasing the number of rows in the flap.

Yarn 2 skeins of Knitpicks Stroll Fingering in contrasting colors

Needles Size 1½ (2.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Tools Markers; tapestry needle; stitch holder.

Techniques 1x1 cables; folded cuff; flap-heel; decreases; Kitchener stitch.

Gauge 11 sts and 10.5 rnds = 1”x1” in colorwork