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Eorna
The Eorna (Irish for “barley grass”) socks were designed after the way fields of grass glint in the golden hour sun. The motif is worked in just two colours — great for colourwork novices.
SIZES
1 (2, 3)
Recommended ease: 0–1” / 0–2.5 cm of negative ease.’
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Leg/Foot Circumference: 8 (9, 10)“ / 20.5 (23, 25.5) cm.
Leg Length: 5” / 12.5 cm (adjustable).
Foot Length: Adjustable.
MATERIALS
Yarn: Corriedale Sock by Woollen Twine Fibre Studio (100% Corriedale, 437 yds / 400 m – 100 g). 1 skein of each colourway Golden Hour (MC) and Undyed (CC).
Le Petit Silk et Mohair by Biches et Bûches (30% mulberry silk, 70% super kid mohair, 232 yds / 212 m – 25 g). 1 skein of each colourway Yellow Mustard (MC) and Off-White (CC).
The yarns are held double throughout the pattern.
Or approx. 145 (165, 186) yds / 130 (150, 170) m of fingering-weight yarn held together with approx. 145 (165, 186) yds / 130 (150, 170) m of silk mohair yarn in MC and approx. 90 (100, 105) yds / 82 (92, 96) m of fingering-weight yarn held together with approx. 90 (100, 105) yds / 82 (92, 96) m of silk mohair yarn in CC.
Needles: US 1 / 2.25 mm needles.
Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn.
GAUGE
31 sts x 45 rows to 4” / 10 cm in St St, after blocking.
CONSTRUCTION
These stranded colourwork socks are knitted from cuff to toe with an Afterthought Heel. The tight gauge and an added strand of silk mohair ensure durability.
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