Volya Socks by Alena Malevitch

Volya Socks

Knitting
February 2022
Light Fingering ?
32 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
339 - 427 yards (310 - 390 m)
M (72 sts)
English Russian
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

SIZE: M (72 sts), fits a foot or leg of 8.75“ (22.5 cm).

MATERIALS
YARNS: 75-105 g Zwerger Opal (wool 75%, nylon 25%; 425 m/100 g):
Main Colour (MC) 50-60 g
Contrast Colour (CC) 25-30 g

NEEDLES: US 1 (2.25 mm) and US 2 (2.5 mm)

NOTIONS: 3 markers, cable needle.

GAUGE
32 sts/42 rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch.
34 sts/52 rounds = 4”/10 cm in pattern stitch.

CHARTS:
These charts are worked using slipped stitches. Unlike Fair Isle, there are no colour changes during the round, no threads floating at the back of the work – or at the inside of the sock. Each round is worked completely in one colour. The colour changes are created by slipping the stitches.