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Liesl Sock
Sometimes a crew sock is just too much—enter: The Liesl Sock! The perfect, no frills ankle sock, The Liesl is a true unisex sock, great for every age. If yah got feet, you’ll love ‘em!
These socks are knit from the cuff down and feature a German short row heel and round toe. While made to have a contrast cuff, heel and toe, you could also knit these up in a single color of yarn.
Pattern includes instructions for 3 sizes and is easily customizable to fit your foot perfectly; written for magic loop.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Yarn:
Any fingering/sock weight yarn; amounts will vary depending on foot length and width
Shown:
MC: Peggy Jane Fibers Everyday Sock “Stop Acting Like Me! You’re So Obnoxious!” | Yardage for MC will vary depending on foot length; sample knit for 9” (23 cm) socks required approx 110 (125, 150) yds / (100 {115, 135} m). For every 1” (2.5 cm) difference in length, add or subtract 15 yds / (14 m).
CC: Bay Street Yarns John Henry “Like My Metal | approx 65 (70, 75) yds / (60 {64, 68} m)
Needles:
US size 1 (2.25 mm) 32” circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
Size:
1 (2, 3)
Finished Unstretched Circumference: 6 (7, 8)” / (15 {18, 20.5} cm)
Recommended Fit: 1-1.5” / (2.5-4 cm) of negative ease
Sample shown in Size 2 on 8.5” / (21.5 cm) circumference foot
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