Socktober 2021

Autumn calls for cozy socks and knitting that you can work on while gathered with friends and family—a touch of interesting
texture, but simple enough that you can carry on a conversation.

Bonfire Nights, showcasing super luxe Merino Cashmere Nylon sock yarn, offers a cable and smocked cuff, a fun cable detail that makes the gusset fly, and plenty of stockinette for easy knitting.

Yarn

You’ll need one (1) approx. 100 g skein of fingering weight yarn.

Sample shown in Plies & Hellhounds Penny 80% SW Merino/10% Cashmere/10% Nylon. 383 yd/100 g.
Colorway: Samhain

Needles & Notions

Note: Both needles are used for this project

• US 1/2.25 mm - 32” Circular for magic loop or preferred sock needles.
• US 1.5/2.5 mm - 32” Circular for magic loop or preferred sock needles.
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Cable needle (optional)

Gauge

US 1/2.25 mm - Approx. 7-8 stitches per inch in stockinette.
Sizes 1 (2, 3) to fit foot circumference of approximately 8-9” (9-10”, 10-11”)

Sample shown in Size 2, knit on US 1 and US 1.5. Socks have negative ease with plenty of stretch to ensure a snug fit while still pulling easily over the heel.

Approximate Yardage

280 - 400 yds.