Wednesday Socks by Sarah Opie

Wednesday Socks

Knitting
August 2022
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 23 rows = 2 inches
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
1, 2 (3, 4) 5, 6
English
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ABOUT
The third sock in 7 Days of Plain Socks, is a three colour (or more) sock with a folded cuff, short-row heel and round toe. With the focus on colourblocking, this pattern also includes a guide on using mini skeins for this pattern. A sweet, simple ankle sock, easy to knit and easy to wear!

SIZES
1, 2 (3, 4) 5, 6

To Fit:
Size 1: child size (aged 4 - 6)
Foot Circumference: 6 inches; 15.25 cm
Size 2: child size (aged 7 - 9)
Foot Circumference: 6.5 inches; 16.5 cm
Size 3: child size (aged 10 - 13); European shoe size 35 - 37
Foot Circumference: 7 inches; 17.8 cm
Size 4: European shoe size 38 - 40
Foot Circumference: 8 inches; 20.3 cm
Size 5: European shoe size 41 - 43
Foot Circumference: 9 inches; 22.9 cm
Size 6: European shoe size 43 +
Foot Circumference: 10 inches; 25.4 cm

Note: rather than classify the sizes by gender, the sizes are according to measurements for foot circumference, the foot length will be knitted according to the shoe size or preferred fit

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are approximations based on test knitting, your yardage will depend on your gauge, size and yarn chosen

Fingering Weight Yarn
Colour A: 20 - 35 grams
Colour B: 20 - 35 grams
Colour C: 20 - 35 grams

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
2.5mm (US SIZE 1.5) circular needles for Magic Loop
use size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
darning needle, to weave in ends
one stitch marker, to mark beginning of round
scissors, or other tool for breaking the yarn
optional: sock blockers and/or preferred blocking tools

GAUGE
17 sts x 23 rows = 2 inches / 5 cm square

TECHNIQUES
Twisted German Cast-On
Decreasing
Knitting & Purling
Kitchener Stitch