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Sizes: 1 (2, 3)
To fit foot circumference: 19 (21, 22.5)cm / 7½ (8¼, 9)“ - to be worn with up to 5cm / 2” of negative ease Angel wears a UK 9 / US 11 and is shown wearing the blue sample in a size 3.
Alicia wears a UK 7 / US 9 and is shown wearing the pink sample in a size 2.

Yarn: Ara Stella Luxe Sock (fingering / 4-ply-weight; 85% extrafine Merino wool, 15% nylon; 400m / 437yds per 100g skein)

Pink sample:
Yarn A: Cherry Blossom; 1 skein
Yarn B: Soft Neon; 1 skein

Blue sample:
Yarn A: Vanilla Sky; 1 skein
Yarn B: Soft Neon; 1 skein

OR approx:
Yarn A: 230 (270, 320)m / 250 (295, 350)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn
Yarn B: 280 (330, 390)m / 306 (360, 426)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn

Gauge: 34 sts & 44 rows = 10cm / 4” over St st worked in the round on 2.5mm needles after blocking.
30 sts & 48 rows = 10cm / 4” over 2-colour twisted ladder stitch worked in the round on 2.5mm needles after blocking.

Needles: 2.25mm / US 1 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
2.5 mm / US 1.5 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions: 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle

Notes: Strata are worked from the cuff down in the round, with a 2-colour twisted ladder stitch that resembles tiny butterflies. Short rows are used for the heel, and the twisted lader stitch continues along the top of the foot with a stockinette sole. The stockinette toes are worked in the contrast colour then grafted closed.