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Blois Socks
There is a mistake in YF where it says that W&T stands for Wrap and Twist. The W&T in this pattern is for Wrap and TURN
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The name of these socks comes from the Blois Castle (in the Loire Valley, in France). One of its most famous pieces of architecture is a magnificent spiral staircase. The side twist in this pattern reminded me of this spiral staircase. It is also the region of origin from my mum’s family and I have fond memories of visiting my Great-Aunt there as a child.
These socks with gusset and heel flap are knit toe-up.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Yarn
about 205(215,230) m/ 225(235,255) yards of Lang Jawoll sock yarn
Notions
Needles
2.5mm/US 1½ circular needle (or 5 DPNs) or size needles needed to obtain gauge
Accessories
Cable needle
Darning needle
Necessary Skills
Knitting in the round, simple cables, Turkish cast on or toe up magic cast on, short rows
Gauge
32 sts x 44 rows for 4”in stocking stitch
Sizes
Women: S(M,L)
Length: 21-24(23-26,25-28) cm / 8.25-9(9-10,10-11)“
Circumference: 14-20(16-23,18-25) cm / 5.5-7(6.25-9,7-10) “
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- First published: February 2011
- Page created: February 9, 2011
- Last updated: October 21, 2021 …
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