These cosy and toasty Who Wander Socks are part of the Wander Series. The pattern is a recipe for making Sport, DK or Worsted socks and is available in 2 versions - shorties and your preferred length.

Who Wander Socks are your perfect feet companion whether you are snuggling with your knitting on the couch or heading out on a hike in the woods. The pattern describes how to make short and long version. In fact you can customise the leg length to your liking, the pattern will guide you through the process. The Socks can be worked in different weight yarns and are fun for mixing colours, making them perfect for those woolly leftovers.

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4)

Corresponding to measurements as follows:


Foot Circumference
18 (21, 23, 25) cm / 7 (8.25, 9, 9.75) ”, measured at the widest part of the foot, right below the start of the toes.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Please refer to the last image in photos with schematic and measurements table.

MATERIALS

Yarn for Shorties: Approximately 60 (65, 70, 75) m / 66 (71, 76, 82) yds of Sport, DK or Worsted weight yarn for Colour A.

And approximately 100 (110, 120, 130) m / 109 (120, 131, 140) yds of Sport, DK or Worsted weight yarn for Colour B.

Yarn for Longer Socks: Approximately 80 (85, 90, 95) m / 87 (93, 98, 104) yds of Sport, DK or Worsted weight yarn for Colour A.

And approximately 140 (150, 160, 170) m / 153 (164, 175, 186) yds yds of Sport, DK or Worsted weight yarn for Colour B.

Needles
3 mm / US 3 and 3.5 mm / US 4 magic loop / circular needle, or the size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions
1 stitch marker and tapestry needle.

GAUGE

35 sts x 45 rnds to 10 cm / 4” on 3 mm / US 3 needle in 2 x 1 rib after blocking, using Sport weight yarn.

30 sts x 40 rnds to 10 cm / 4” on 3 mm / US 3 needle in 2 x 1 rib after blocking, using DK or Worsted weight yarn.

30 sts x 60 rnds to 10 cm / 4” on 3.5 mm / US 4 needle in pattern after blocking, using Sport weight yarn.

28 sts x 60 rnds to 10 cm / 4” on 3.5 mm / US 4 needle in pattern after blocking, using DK or Worsted weight yarn.

30 sts x 40 rnds / rows to 10 cm / 4” on 3.5 mm / US 4 needle in stockinette after blocking, using Sport weight yarn.

25 sts x 35 rnds / rows to 10 cm / 4” on 3.5 mm / US 4 needle in stockinette after blocking, using DK / Worsted weight yarn.

CONSTRUCTION NOTES

The socks are worked top down, starting at the cuff, continuing with the leg, shadow wrap heel, foot and finishing with the grafted toe. There are two options for the length of the leg, shortie and long. Both leg length and foot length are customisable to achieve the best fit. The process is described in the pattern.

YARN NOTES

The socks can be worked in Sport, DK or Worsted weight yarn, depending on your gauge, yarn properties and what you have available. You can also combine different weight yarns. The pattern is great for using left over yarns. Your main colour and contrast colour can also be different weights. For instance, you can use Worsted weight yarn for main colour (colour A) and Sport weight yarn for contrast colour (Colour B), as in Shorties sample.

SKILL LEVEL
Adventurous beginner.

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