Sweet Chestnut by Jane Burns

Sweet Chestnut

Knitting
September 2015
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 2 - 2.75 mm
459 yards (420 m)
S/M; M/L
English German
Errata available: theknitter.co.uk theyarnloop.com

The lovely colour transitions of Schoppel Wolle’s Zauberball yarn are displayed in these autumnal socks by Jane Burns. Burnt orange, reds and browns flow through the fabric, which features a cable and lace pattern highlighted with amber beads on the legs. The socks are knitted from the top down and feature twisted ribbing and an afterthought heel.

Sizes
Finished measurements
Foot circumference: 21 (22.5)cm
Foot length: 21 (23)cm (adjustable)
To fit
Foot circumference: 23.5 (25)cm
Foot length: 23.5 (25)cm (adjustable)

Needles and Accessories

  • 1 set 2.75mm (UK12/US2) double pointed needles
  • stitch markers
  • cable needle
  • 0.6mm crochet hook
  • smooth 4ply waste yarn
  • size 6/0 seed beads, 20g