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1 Sock 2 Sock Red Sock Blue Sock
This whimsical, “mismatched” knit sock pattern is a bit Seussical. It features a simple, striped, two-color, mosaic design. The pattern includes a basic stitch chart. These socks are worked from the leg down with an afterthought heel and a rounded, wedge toe.
This pattern is written in needle neutral terms and can be worked on dpns or circular needles with your favorite small circumference circular knitting method.
Required Skills: basic knit and purl stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, knitting in the round
Skill Level: 3 - Intermediate
Yarn Weight: 1 - Super Fine
Recommended Yarn: Skacel Cobasi by Hikoo (Shown in #054 VavavaVoom Red and #101 Seafoam)
Recommended Needle Size: US size 2 (2.75 mm) dpns or circular needles
Finished Measurements: Adult Size XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL)
sock foot circumference = 7 (7 1/2, 8, 8 1/2, 9 9 1/2, 10) inches
sock foot length = 8 1/2 (9, 9 1/2, 10, 10 1/2, 11, 11 1/2) inches
sock leg height from floor to top of cuff = 7 1/4 (7 1/2, 7 1/2, 8 1/2, 8 1/2, 8 3/4, 9 5/8) inches
Pattern Length: 5 pages
A series of companion videos will be available on YouTube beginning June 4, 2020. Topics include:
- Longtail Thumb Cast On
- Which Way to Slip a Stitch (Knitwise or Purlwise)
- Alternating Two Round Stripes
- Afterthought Heels Made Easier and Neater
- Purl Side Kitchener Stitch
NOTE: This pattern was originally released in May 2017, but significant updates, were made in May 2020.
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- First published: May 2020
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- Last updated: April 5, 2024 …
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