ABOUT
The Cinch Sock uses an I-Cord to tighten a cinch that can be placed on either side, or the front or back of the sock. The I-Cord is worked in a contrast colour, which matches the contrast toe. A channel is knit using slipped stitched to hold the I-Cord in place, and yarn overs are used to make openings for the I-Cord to pass through. The heel is a short-row heel with a minimal appearance to maintain the emphasis of the cinch.

Perfect for sock sets!

SIZES
1, 2 (3, 4) 5, 6

To Fit:
Size 1: child size (aged 4 - 6)
Foot Circumference: 6 inches; 15.25 cm
Size 2: child size (aged 7 - 9)
Foot Circumference: 6.5 inches; 16.5 cm
Size 3: child size (aged 10 - 13); European shoe size 35 - 37
Foot Circumference: 7 inches; 17.8 cm
Size 4: European shoe size 38 - 40
Foot Circumference: 8 inches; 20.3 cm
Size 5: European shoe size 41 - 43
Foot Circumference: 9 inches; 22.9 cm
Size 6: European shoe size 43 +
Foot Circumference: 10 inches; 25.4 cm

Note: rather than classify the sizes by gender, the sizes are according to measurements for foot circumference, the foot length will be knitted according to the shoe size or preferred fit

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are approximations based on test knitting, your yardage will depend on your gauge, size and yarn chosen

Sock sets are suitable for this pattern

Fingering Weight Yarn
Main Colour
180, 220 (260, 320) 380, 420 yards
165, 200 (240, 295) 350, 385 meters

Contrast Colour - a 20g mini skein is perfect!
60 - 80 yards
55 - 74 meters

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
2.5mm (US SIZE 1.5) circular needles for Magic Loop
use size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
darning needle, to weave in ends
one stitch mark, to mark beginning of round
scissors, or other tool for breaking the yarn
optional: sock blockers and/or preferred blocking tools

GAUGE
17 sts x 23 rows = 2 inches / 5 cm square

TECHNIQUES
Kitchener Stitch for closing toe
Magic Loop
German Short Rows
Long-Tail Cast-On
Knitting & Purling
Decreasing (K2TOG & SSK)
I-Cord

I would like to thank my testers for their time and skills, they have been integral to the design process. Thank you, testers! insomniacamoeba, mimi999, mishalynn44, thethreadybear, gallinales, sm13, tastywench, PorcupineSnuggles, KYarnsThings & those who would prefer to remain uncredited ♥️