Warm Milk Socks by Penny Baker

Warm Milk Socks

Knitting
September 2021
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in Pattern Stitch
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
107 - 439 yards (98 - 401 m)
To fit foot Circumference: 14 (15, 16.5, 18) (20.5, 23, 25.5) cm (5.5 (6, 6.5, 7) (8, 9 10) in).
English
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A sock pattern in 7 sizes, from toddler to large adult, the Warm Milk socks are simple cuff down socks with a cute ribbed pattern and a standard heel flap and gusset. If you’re new to socks then there’s nothing alarming, and if you’re experienced with socks then they will be a perfect travel project! They are perfect socks for knitting on chilly evenings, and even better for wearing to help keep the cold weather at bay! Sit on your sofa with a cup of warm milk – other wintery beverages are available! – and enjoy a soothing, straightforward knit.

YARN

  • 1 (1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 3) balls Regia 4ply sock yarn (4ply / fingering, 75% Wool / 25% Nylon). 210 metres (230 yards) / 50 grams in Candy (5062).
  • Amount of yarn used: 98-490 m (131 - 536 yards). See sizing and yardage table below for more specific details.
  • Good substitutions would include any yarn of a similar weight that is suitable for socks.

NEEDLES

2.5 mm (US 1 ½) DPNs or size needed to obtain gauge.

GAUGE

32 stitches and 48 rounds to 10 cm / 4 in worked in pattern stitch on 2.5 mm (US 1 ½) needles after blocking.

NOTIONS

  • Darning/tapestry needle. Stitch marker (optional).

SIZE

  • Toddler (Small Child, Medium Child, Large Child / Extra Small Adult), (Small Adult, Medium Adult, Large Adult)
  • To fit foot Circumference: 14 (15, 16.5, 18) (20.5, 23, 25.5) cm / 5.5 (6, 6.5, 7) (8, 9 10) in.