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Leimu
These socks are worked from cuff to toes and they have a short-row heel. Both socks are worked the same way.
Finished measurements:
Foot and leg circumference: approx. 20 (22.5) cm / 8 (9)”.
Foot length: adjustable.
The sock’s circumference should be slightly smaller than the circumference of your foot.
MATERIALS
Yarn: Pinta for Dyeing by Pascuali (60% merino, 20% silk, 20% ramie, 212 m / 232 yds – 50 g). The yarn was dyed with natural dyes: Blue MC dyed with woad, brown-grey MC with eucalyptus and iron. Yellow CC dyed with weld, red CC with madder.
Yarn consumption: 40 (60) g (MC) and 15 (20) g (CC) or approx. 170 (255) m / 186 (279) yds (MC) and 64 (85) m / 70 (93) yds (CC) of other fingering-weight yarn.
Needles: 2.25 mm (US 1) DPNs or circular needles at least 80 cm / 32” long for the magic loop technique. Or needle size to get the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle.
GAUGE
32 sts and 40 rnds in stockinette stitch = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4”, after blocking
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