Babelfish Socks by Lisa Wicks

Babelfish Socks

Knitting
October 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 45 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette in the round
US 1 - 2.25 mm
219 - 437 yards (200 - 400 m)
S (M, L, XL)
English
This pattern is available for AU$7.00.

Socks that are a universal translator? Froody!

The Babelfish Socks are worked top down with a cute colourwork motif of a Babelfish, inspired by The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy!

It features a heel flap and gusset, with a contrast toe section.

Sizes:
S (M, L, XL)
Finished sock circumference :18 (20.5, 23, 25.5)cm / 7 (8, 9, 10”)
The pattern is designed with 2.5cm / 1” negative ease.

Yardage
mc: 60g / 240m / 276 yards
cc: 20g / 80m / 92 yards

Gauge:
30 sts x 45 rows per 10cm / 4” stockinette stitch worked in the round

Sample was knit using Ash and Eve Designs Posh Sock in Mostly Harmless (mc) and Babelfish (cc)