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These toe-up socks are quite different from those you’ve come to expect. The foot is knit flat, and only worked in the round from the cuff, which is then worked in short rows to provide a “tab” at the back of the heel, common in really short socks so they don’t get lost in your shoe. The way the sole and instep are joined gives a neat “zip” of colour along the side.

Sizes - measured around mid-foot

• Small - 7” (17.75cm)
• Medium - 8 “ (20.25cm)
• Large - 9” (22.75cm)
• X Large - 10” (25.5cm)

Notions

• 2 circular needles
• stitch markers
• locking stitch marker
• waste yarn or spare needle for holding stitches
• tapestry needle for weaving in the ends

Yarn Requirements

Approx 70g in total 4ply/fingering weight sock yarn. Any that gives gauge should be suitable. Three colours as follows:

• C1 - sole - Regia 4 ply - 4164 Grass Green - 50g
• C2 - main colour for instep - Regia Winter Stars 4 ply - 4162 Royal - 25g
• C3 - stripes - Artesano Definition - Mushy Peas - 10g

The instructions are fully written, with no charts.

I’d love it if you’d come to my group to show off your lovely socks, or chat about them while you’re making them. You’d be very welcome!