Cross Section Socks by Bethany Schwarz

Cross Section Socks

Knitting
May 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
270 - 355 yards (247 - 325 m)
1 (2, 3, 4)
English
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Note: Size 4 has not been tested. If you are interested in testing for size 4 please message me on Ravelry or Instagram.

“Cross Section: a surface or shape that is or would be exposed by making a straight cut through something, especially at right angles to an axis.”
-Oxford Dictionary

About the Pattern:
The Cross Section Socks are a simple sock design, with a twist! The sock pattern utilizes simple knitting techniques and beginner-friendly cables to achieve a fun look. The socks are made top-down, utilizing a heel-flap and gusset.

Sizing:
1 (2, 3, 4) for a sock circumference of
7.5 (8, 8.5, 9) inches / 19 (20, 21.5, 23) cm or a foot circumference of 8.5 (9, 9.5, 10) inches / 21.5 (23, 24, 25.5) cm

Recommended Yarn:
270 (290, 330, 355) yards / 245 (265, 302, 323) meters of Cascade Heritage Sock, Patons Kroy Sock, Rohrspatz & Wollmiese Pure 100% Merino Superwash, OR similar fingering weight yarn.

Materials:
US 1 / 2.25mm circular needles/DPNs
US 1.5 / 2.5mm circular needles/DPNs
2 Stitch Markers
Preferred blocking supplies

Gauge:
32 sts / 40 rows = 4 x 4 in or 10 x 10 cm
Worked in Stockinette

Techniques:
Italian Cast On
1x1 Ribbing
Heel - heel flap and gusset explained in pattern
Kitchener Stitch
Cables - left and right cables explained in pattern

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Happy knitting!