The Opposite Socks by my_si_mone

The Opposite Socks

Knitting
March 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
36 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch in the round
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
219 - 437 yards (200 - 400 m)
One Size
English German
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The Opposite Socks are knitted from the cuff down towards the toes. They are started with a Long-Tail-Cast On and worked with a 2x2 ribbing cuff. They match but are not exactly the same. They come with round French heels and end with a round toe.

Size:
One size
Circumferences 20cm, to be worn with slight negative ease
Length adjustable

Yarn:
100g Sock Yarn, 50g of each color; 400m/100g (75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon)

Needles:
Note: Always use the needle size that gets you the right gauge!
2.5mm / US 1.5 double pointed needles or a circular needle with a 80cm cable for magic loop.

Gauge:
36sts x 40 rounds in stockinette stitch on 2.5mm needles
washed and blocked