ABOUT
A toe-up textured sock with scallop details. The texture of the sock is easy to work and easy to memorise, making for a relaxing project. The short-row heel has a few rows of colourwork, for a small challenge.

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
Colour A
60, 80 (100, 120) 160, 200 yards
55, 75 (90, 110) 145, 180 meters

Colour B
140, 160 (180, 220) 260, 320 yards
130, 145 (165, 200) 240, 295 meters

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
2.5mm (US SIZE 1.5) circular needles for Magic Loop
use size needed to obtain gauge
+ PLUS 3.5mm (US SIZE 4)(or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needles of length 80cm for magic loop.

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
German Short Rows
Magic Loop
Judy’s Magic Cast-On
Colourwork
Slipping stitches

I would like to thank my testers for their time and skills, they have been integral to the design process. Thank you, testers! thiscozynest, tastywench, knitsonroute66, rlferris, RajLoves2knit, ekrumena, KnittingLizz, katesville7, bookworm33329, Telephonewires, guntajar, CrochetingRunner & those who would prefer to remain uncredited ♥️