Electrostatic Lines Socks by Jennifer Raymond

Electrostatic Lines Socks

Knitting
August 2015
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
36 stitches and 56 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
1149 - 1532 yards (1051 - 1401 m)
6 (7, 7¼, 8, 8½, 9)", see notes
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $11.99.

The socks are sure to put a spark in your step! Knit from the toe up, these knee high socks feature a simple repeating colorwork chart that gets taller as the circumference gets wider. Play around with color pairings for maximum impact!

FINISHED SIZE 6 (7, 7¼, 8, 8½, 9)“ (15 [18, 18.5, 20.5, 21.5, 23] cm) foot circumference, 12½ (13¼, 14¼, 16, 17, 17¾)” (31.5 [33.5, 36, 40.5, 43, 45] cm) calf circumference at widest point, and 9¼ (9¾, 10¼, 10¾, 11¼, 11¾)“ (23.5 [25, 26, 27.5, 28.5, 30] cm) long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable. Socks shown measure 7” (18 cm).

YARN Hedgehog Fibres Sock (90% superwash merino wool, 10% nylon; 383 yd 350 m/3½ oz 100 g): graphite (MC), 2 skeins; rusty nail (CC), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s).
NEEDLES U.S. size 1 (2.25 mm) (see Notes). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); tapestry needle.
GAUGE 36 sts and 56 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in St st; 36 sts and 50 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in charted patt.