Bukva socks for adults by Arina Shmarova

Bukva socks for adults

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Knitting
February 2020
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in Stockintte stitch
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
164 - 328 yards (150 - 300 m)
Foot circumference: 7.5 (8, 8.5)” / 18 (20, 22) cm
Russian
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

These socks are worked in the round from the Toe Up. Using circular needles and the Magic Loop method. If using double pointed needles, divide stitches on each of 4 needles evenly after the toe increases.

Skill level: Intermediate

Knitting skills:

  • Basic knitting skills;
  • Toe-up Judy’s Magic Cast-On;
  • German short rows;
  • Jeny’s Suprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off.

MATERIALS

  • Original yarn: Lana Grossa Meilenweit Eleganza (68% virgin wool, 25% polyamide, 5% acrylic, 2% polyester, 219 yds / 200 m – 50 g). 2 skeins of colourway turquoise/petrol blue (6706)
  • Yardage: 438 – 460 yds (400 – 420 m) in 3.5 oz (100 g);
  • Needles: US 0 / 2 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles, or other size to obtain gauge.
  • 2 stitch markers.

SIZES AND GAUGE

Sizes: 1 (2, 3)
Foot circumference: 7.5 (8, 8.5)” / 18 (20, 22) cm
Foot length: Adjustable.

Gauge:
32 sts x 44 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 0 / 2 mm needles in stockinette st, after blocking