Cuts Like A Knife Socks by Christy Houghton

Cuts Like A Knife Socks

Knitting
December 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
38 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 0 - 2.0 mm
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
200 - 260 yards (183 - 238 m)
Women’s 5-12, men’s 6-14
English
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Pattern sizes (cast on sts): 56 (60, 64, 68, 72, 76)
The pattern is written according to the number of stitches that you cast on. The cast on stitches are based on the circumference of the largest part of the ball of your foot.

Finished Measurements
See the charts above for the approximate length of the finished foot of the sock. The finished leg of the sock measures approximately 7” from the cuff to the start of the heel flap. If you prefer a longer or shorter sock you can adjust the length easily but this will affect the yardage you use so adjust accordingly.

Needles
This pattern is written specifically for double pointed needles.
● Four US 0 (2.0 mm) double pointed needles (DPNs).
● Four US 1 (2.25 mm) double pointed needles (DPNs
One US 3 (2.75 mm) double pointed needle for cast on.

Gauge
38 sts x 48 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in stockinette pattern after blocking.

Yarn
Fingering weight yarn in two colors of your choice.
Main Color (MC) (This is approximate yardage and will vary depending on how long or short you make your sock): 210 (228, 245, 262, 280, 288) yards / 192 (208, 224, 240, 256, 263) meters.
Yarn Café Creations Biscotti Sock 437 yds (399 m)/100 g shown in color Straight From The Heart (August 2024 Box of Socks colorway).
Contrast Color (CC) (This is approximate yardage and will vary depending on how long or short you make your sock): 52 (54, 56, 58, 60, 62) yards / 47.5 (49, 51, 53, 55, 57) meters
Yarn Café Creations Biscotti Sock 437 yds (399 m)/100 g shown in color Summer of ‘69 (August 2024 Box of Socks colorway).

Notions
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors, tape measure