Hillingdon by Jo Torr

Hillingdon

by Jo Torr
Knitting
January 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
9 stitches and 10 rows = 1 inch
in Stocking stitch and colourwork in the round
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
328 - 525 yards (300 - 480 m)
S, M, L, XL (see notes)
English
This pattern is available for £5.00 GBP buy it now

This toe-up sock, with a traditional heel flap and gusset, has an allover colourwork pattern and pinstriped gussets. Contrasting toes, heels and cuffs mean that it is possible to make the socks using relatively small amounts of three colours, making them perfect for leftovers.

Sizes - measured around mid-foot

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

Notions

  • 2 stitch markers
  • tapestry needle for weaving in the ends

Instructions for the colourwork pattern are both charted and fully written out so you can choose which you prefer.
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