Stratum Socks by Christine Guest

Stratum Socks

Knitting
July 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Garter stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
400 - 435 yards (366 - 398 m)
Adult M ( L )
English French
This pattern is available from biscotte.org for C$5.00.

This exclusive design by Christine Guest was written for the Biscotte Mystery Sock Club - July 2023

The sock construction starts with working the leg and heel flap sideways, followed by creating the ankle and gusset from the top down, and finally ending with a rounded toe.

YARN
Patricknits Collection - BIS-SOCK (85% merino sw, 15% nylon; 400m/ 435 yds; 100 g), . 1 skein - Shown in Uncle Bock.

NEEDLES AND ACCESSORIES
Circular needle
LEG AND HEEL FLAP: needles of 2.25 mm; US #1; or size required to obtain gauge
FOOT: needles of 2.75 mm; US #2; or size required to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Stitch Markers (2)
Stitch Holder

SIZE
Adult M ( L )*

Height of Sock: 20 cm/ 8 in (22.5 cm/ 9 in)
Ankle Circumference: 13 cm/ 5.25 in (15 cm/ 6 in)
unstretched Foot Circumference: 18 cm / 7.25 in (20 cm/ 8 in)
Total Foot length: 20 cm/ 8 in (22.5 cm/ 9 in) or 1.25 cm/ 0.5 in less than the measured foot for a snug fit.
Toe length: 5cm/ 2 in

GAUGE
30 sts & 30 rows = 10 cm / 4 in. in Garter St after blocking.
40 sts & 45 rounds = 10 cm / 4 in. in St st in round after blocking.