Abalone Socks by Lauren Rad

Abalone Socks

Knitting
July 2019
Light Fingering ?
32 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
300 - 400 yards (274 - 366 m)
S, M, L
English
This pattern is available for $7.50 USD
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SIZES S, M, L

Finished sock dimensions: 7.5” (19 cm), 8.75” (22 cm), 10” (25.5 cm) circumference (Note: most people like their socks snug, so choose a finished sock size that is slightly smaller than your actual foot)

MATERIALS Fingering weight yarn, 300-400 yds (274-366 m), sample shown knit in Universal Yarn Uni Merino, 75% Superwash Wool, 25% Nylon, 437 yds (400 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g)

GAUGE  4” (10 cm) square = 32 stitches x 40 rows in stockinette

NEEDLES One set of needles for your preferred style of small-circumference knitting in a size to match gauge listed above. Suggested needle size: US 1.5 (2.5 mm).

TOOLS One stitch marker. Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

SKILL LEVEL  Adventurous beginner to intermediate.  Techniques: increases, decreases, twisted stitches, knitting in the round, stockinette grafting.