Aura Socks by Zsuzsanna Orthodoxou

Aura Socks

Knitting
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking stitch
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
304 - 404 yards (278 - 369 m)
1 (2, 3, 4) See Sizing information below
English
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Aura is very close to my heart, as it was my very first sock design. This pattern is the updated version of the first one. There is no significant difference between the two patterns, but this one is more detailed thanks to the experience I’ve gained over the years of designing.

In this pattern you can learn or practice the Twisted German Cast-on technique (also known as Old Norwegian Cast-on), an easy, yet very engaging lace pattern, called Cascading Leaves, and the Kitchener stitch.
The socks are knitted from the top down and come with three lengths of toe. Enjoy!


Sizing information
• 1 (2, 3, 4)

• or EU 36-37 (38-39, 40-41, 42-43) / UK 3.5-4 (5-5.5, 6.5-7, 8-9) / US 5-5.5 (6.5-7, 8-8.5, 9.5-10.5). Shoe sizes above are based on the following foot lengths: 22.75 (24.25, 25.5, 26.75) cm / 9 (9.5, 10, 10.5)”

• or to fit a circumference measurement at the ball of the foot of 21.75 (23, 24.25, 25.5) cm / 8.5 (9, 9.5, 10)”.

Finished sock circumference
18.75 (20, 21.25, 22.5) cm / 7.5 (8, 8.5, 9)” (Note: for a snug fit, the socks are intentionally 3 cm / 1.25” smaller than the wearer’s foot and leg circumferences). 


Finished sock leg length (adjustable)
18.25 (18.5, 18.75, 19.25) cm / 7.25 (7.25, 7.5, 7.75)” (measured from the edge of the cuff to the bottom of the heel).

Finished sock foot length (adjustable)
21.5 (23, 24.25, 25.5) cm / 8.5 (9, 9.5, 10)” (measured from the back of the heel to the tip of the longest toe).

Sample shown in size 3 with Medium Standard Toe.

Yarn / Yardage
• 2 skeins of Lang Jawoll yarn, in 83.0248 colourway, 75% superwash virgin wool, 25% nylon, approx. 50 g / 210 m / 230 yds per skein;
• or approx. 278 (304, 338, 369) m / 304 (332, 369, 404) yds of fingering or sock weight yarn that gives you gauge. Yardage is calculated for working the Large Standard Toe and includes 15% of extra yarn. Please note that size and yardage will be affected when making any adjustments on the socks.

Needles
2 - 2.5 mm / US 0 -1.5, choose needle size to obtain gauge. Sample made using 80 cm / 32” long circular needle, however choose the length according to your preference.

Notions
• removable stitch markers
• row counter
• blunt tapestry needle
• scissors
• sock blockers (not required but would be useful)

Gauge
32 sts and 48 rnds over Stocking stitch. Gauge swatch worked on size 2.5 mm / US 1.5 needle, in the round. Measurements taken from flattened but unstretched fabric, after blocking.

Skill level
Advanced beginner

The pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.

The pattern is available for In - Store Sales.