Abloom Socks by Sarah Opie

Abloom Socks

Knitting
April 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 23 rows = 2 inches
in Stockinette
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
200 - 400 yards (183 - 366 m)
1, 2 (3, 4) 5, 6
English
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ABOUT
A sweet sock perfect for your most adorable shoe. Worked toe up with a short-row heel and gusset for a more comfortable fit, Abloom Socks are filled with small details to make knitting them fun. Dotted with little eyelets, a sweet picot cuff and a delicate ruffle to adorn the ankle.

SIZES
1, 2 (3, 4) 5, 6

To Fit:
Size 1: child size (aged 4 - 6)
Foot Circumference: 6 inches; 15.25 cm
Size 2: child size (aged 7 - 9)
Foot Circumference: 6.5 inches; 16.5 cm
Size 3: child size (aged 10 - 13); European shoe size 35 - 37
Foot Circumference: 7 inches; 17.8 cm
Size 4: European shoe size 38 - 40
Foot Circumference: 8 inches; 20.3 cm
Size 5: European shoe size 41 - 43
Foot Circumference: 9 inches; 22.9 cm
Size 6: European shoe size 43 +
Foot Circumference: 10 inches; 25.4 cm

Note: rather than classify the sizes by gender, the sizes are according to measurements for foot circumference, the foot length will be knitted according to the shoe size or preferred fit

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are approximations, your yardage will depend on your gauge, size and yarn chosen

Fingering Weight Yarn in one colour:
200, 240 (280, 320) 360, 400 yards (one 100g skein will be suitable for all sizes)

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
2.5mm (US SIZE 1.5) circular needles for Magic Loop
use size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
darning needle, to weave in ends
three stitch markers, to mark beginning of round
scissors, or other tool for breaking the yarn
optional: sock blockers and/or preferred blocking tools

GAUGE
17 sts x 23 rows = 2 inches / 5 cm square

TECHNIQUES
Judy’s Magic Cast On
German Short Rows
Magic Loop