These whimsical knee-high socks are coordinated but not identical. Feel free to work two of one or the other pattern if you prefer matched socks. These socks feature a method of stranded color-work knitting which results in a virtually jogless pattern
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Craft: Knitting
Difficulty:
Materials:
• Yarn - Knit Picks Palette (100% Peruvian Highland Wool; 231 yd [211 m]/1.75 oz [50 gm]; CCYCA 1:
Mai Tai Heather (MC), 2 (3) balls, Peapod (A), Cosmopolitan (B), Orange (C), and Caribbean (D), 1 ball each.
• Needles - Circular(s) or dpns US size 1 (2.25mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
• Notions - Rainbow Elastic Thread 1mm Fine, 50 yd/45 m in Deep Velvet Rose (optional), 1 pack (2 packs); stitch markers; yarn needle.
Gauge: 32 sts and 44 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in Stockinette in the round after blocking.
Available Sizes: small/medium (large).
Sample shown in size small/medium.
Measurements:
• Small/Medium - Calf circumference 9-14 inches/23-35.5 cm, Leg length to base of heel 15.5 inches/39 cm, Foot circumference 7-9 inches/18-23 cm, Foot length from back of heel 9.5 inches/24 cm
• Large - Calf circumference 14-19 inches/35.5-48 cm, Leg length to base of heel 17 inches/43 cm, Foot circumference 9-11 inches/23-28 cm, Foot length from back of heel 11 inches/28 cm
Original design by Ruth Roland
Ruth ("Kangath" on Ravelry) is a violinist, composer,
lyricist, and teacher as well as a knit designer. Her blog can be found at kangaths-roux.blogspot.com.
Eddie and Alex Van Halen are the brothers who make up the core of the band by the same name. They are coordinated but not identical... and awesome! Much like these coordinated but not identical, and awesome socks.
