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Rosie's Nightswimming Socks
Skills needed
knit, purl, yo, k2tog, ssk, working in the round, slipping purlwise, make 1 left and right, Kitchener stitch
Materials
Happy Fuzzy Yarn Corrie Sock (75% Superwash Corriedale wool/25% nylon; 435 yards 395m/ 4 oz 114g) 1 skein; shown in Mostly Water colorway - or substitute any true fingering weight yarn
US #1 / 2.25mm needles for circular knitting
1 stitch holder (optional)
Stitch markers (for working on circular needles)
Tapestry needle
Size
Women’s S (M, L); To fit foot circumference approx. 7 ½ (8 ½, 9 ½)” 19 (21.5, 24) cm
Gauge
36 sts and 50 rounds = 4in 10cm in stockinette
Measurements
Foot circumference (unstretched) 6 ½ (7 ¼, 8)” 16.5 (18.5, 20.5) cm
Leg length 5” 13 cm – adjustable to fit
Foot length – adjustable to fit
Pattern Notes
Pay close attention to gauge – the pattern stitch tends to tighten the fabric and limit its stretchiness. Tight knitters may want to go up a size or adjust needles, yarn or both to customize fit.
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- First published: December 2013
- Page created: December 19, 2013
- Last updated: October 16, 2016 …
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