ABOUT
The Moor Sock is a sweet sock that uses an I-Cord to define a keyhole and bow. The sample was knit in a cashmere yarn to match the gentle softness of the design. The keyhole is shaped using short-rows, followed by a short-row heel.

SIZES
1, 2 (3, 4) 5, 6

To Fit:
Size 1: child size (aged 4 - 6)
Foot Circumference: 6 inches; 15.25 cm
Size 2: child size (aged 7 - 9)
Foot Circumference: 6.5 inches; 16.5 cm
Size 3: child size (aged 10 - 13); European shoe size 35 - 37
Foot Circumference: 7 inches; 17.8 cm
Size 4: European shoe size 38 - 40
Foot Circumference: 8 inches; 20.3 cm
Size 5: European shoe size 41 - 43
Foot Circumference: 9 inches; 22.9 cm
Size 6: European shoe size 43 +
Foot Circumference: 10 inches; 25.4 cm

Note: rather than classify the sizes by gender, the sizes are according to measurements for foot circumference, the foot length will be knitted according to the shoe size or preferred fit

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are approximations based on test knitting, your yardage will depend on your gauge, size and yarn chosen

Fingering Weight Yarn
180, 220 (260, 320) 380, 420 yards
165, 200 (240, 295) 350, 385 meters

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
2.5mm (US SIZE 1.5) circular needles for Magic Loop
+ PLUS an additional needle of the same size in any length (a DPN is not suitable)
use size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
darning needle, to weave in ends
one stitch mark, to mark beginning of round
scissors, or other tool for breaking the yarn
optional: sock blockers and/or preferred blocking tools

GAUGE
17 sts x 23 rows = 2 inches / 5 cm square

TECHNIQUES
Kitchener Stitch for closing toe
Magic Loop
German Short Rows
Judy’s Magic Cast-On
Long-Tail Cast-On
Knitting & Purling
Decreasing (K2TOG & SSK)
I-Cord & Applied I-Cord

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