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Creeks and Damselflies
This pattern is a pair of socks with undulating lines on the instep, reminiscent of water bubbling over rocks in a creek or stream. The leg of the sock features little Damselflies.
Pattern is suitable for solid, tonal, or self-striping yarns. Results may vary or pattern may be hard to see in busy hand-dyed yarns.
It is written in both toe-up and top-down, and will look great in either direction.
There are 11 different size/yarn weight combinations, in stitch counts of 40, 48, 56, 64, and 72 stitches
Pattern can be knitted in fingering, sport, or DK weight yarns, or fingering held double.
You will need DPNs or circular needles in size suitable for your yarn weight.
Stitches used are
Knit
Purl
Slip 2
W2x (wrap stitch twice)
Slip, slip, knit (SSK)
Knit 2 together (K2tog)
Cable 1/2 front
Cable 2/1 back
M1L and M1R for toe-up
Pattern includes an Elegant Toe and a Welsh Heel, both with instructions. If you wish to use a different toe or heel, there are pertinent links to resources.
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- First published: June 2021
- Page created: July 23, 2021
- Last updated: January 9, 2022 …
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