Touch of Frost Socks by Paula Niskasaari

Touch of Frost Socks

Knitting
September 2020
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
35 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in St st
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
438 - 657 yards (401 - 601 m)
6¾ (7½, 8¼)" foot circumference and 8½ (9¼, 9¾)" long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable.
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $6.50.

The Touch of Frost Socks are worked in the round from the cuff down and feature a whimsical slipped-stitch stripe pattern that is reminiscent of the first frost of the season. The contrast-color heel add s a bold statement. Fingering-weight sock yarn keeps these two-color socks durable for the long run.

Difficulty Easy

Yarn Weight 1

Finished Size 6¾ (7½, 8¼)“ foot circumference and 8½ (9¼, 9¾)” long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable. Socks shown measure 7½“.

Yarn MillaMia Naturally Soft Sock (75% wool, 25% polyamide; 219 yd 200 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #524 Baltic Blue (MC), 1 (1, 2) ball(s); #502 Linen (CC), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by LoveCrafts.

Needles Size 1½ (2.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

Gauge 35 sts and 44 rnds = 4” in St st.

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NOTES

  • These socks are worked in the round from the cuff down.

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