AGSAS Soldiers Socks: Original
by U.S. Sanitary Commission
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AGSAS Soldiers Socks: Original
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This is the original version of the vintage pattern.
Yarn is described as “three thread”. Pattern says “1 lb yarn makes 3 pairs of socks.” Jaggerspun 3/8 yarn is the best modern equivalent.
No gauge is given. Calls for size 13 needles. These are equivalent to a modern US size 1 needle (metric size 2.25 mm).
Four versions of the same pattern are on the site:
- one in the original 19th century terms (this pattern)
- a modern interpretation for experienced sock knitters
- an intermediate version of the same pattern with more explanation of terms and techniques, and
- a beginner’s version in worsted weight yarn. This is not a period pattern as there is no evidence that socks were ever knit in worsted weight in the 19th century.
For a discussion of interpreting the vintage pattern, see Knitting the 1865 U.S. Sanitary Commission sock, by Karin Timour.
For more information, see:
https://web.archive.org/web/20150831012646/http://ww...
About this pattern
10 projects,
in 22 queues
About this yarn
by JaggerSpun
Sport
100% Wool
1490 yards
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454
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