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Billy Pilgrim Socks
Inspired by Billy Pilgrim from Slaughterhouse-Five.
“Instructions are included for three general weights: aran/chunky, light worsted/dk, and mid- weight sock yarn. You can adapt to any other yarn simply by casting on more or fewer stitches, always working in increments of 4 (or as appropriate to your custom pattern). I used a 4-stitch, 4-row repeat because it’s a snap to remember, but the pattern can easily be wider or travel faster— just shift the pattern a stitch at a time at regular intervals and you’re set.
The pattern includes a pair of opposite spirals. Use one pattern for each sock for a mirrored pair or the same pattern for both socks if you want to make identical twins (easier if you’re knitting them two-at-a-time). I’ve also included a fun zigzag variation.“
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- First published: November 2012
- Page created: November 20, 2012
- Last updated: September 19, 2016 …
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