October socks by Lyudmila Aksenik

October socks

Knitting
October 2023
both are used in this pattern
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in print
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 0 - 2.0 mm
500 - 520 yards (457 - 475 m)
EUR 35-36, 37-38, 39-40, 41-44
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‘October’ socks are worked from the cuff down. They start with a simple ribbed cuff, then continue with a simple all-over Pattern with simple mock cables (or twists). The heel is worked with a classic heel flap, turn and gusset decreases. The foot is worked with Pattern on the top and stockinette on the bottom. Design finishes with a classic toe with decreases in every other round and a Kitchener graft.

YARN: classic sock yarn – fingering weight (380-420m/415-455 yds per 100g/3.5oz), a wool blend appropriate for socks (e.g. with nylon, silk, bamboo, etc)
You can use a solid / tonal or slow gradient yarn.
dyed yarn 70% merino, 30% nylon 440 yds/400 m in 3.5oz/100 g

NEEDLES:

  • Main: 80cm / 32” circular needle for magic loop or set of DPNs in 4 mm / US 6 (or size to obtain gauge)
  • Ribbing: 80cm / 32” circular needle for magic loop or set of DPNs in 2 mm / US 0
  • Heel&Toe: 80cm / 32” circular needle for magic loop or set of DPNs in 3 mm / US 2.5

GAUGE
30 sts and 32 rows per 1010cm/ 44” after wet-blocking in pattern