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Damson Gin socks
Miss Marple isn’t, despite what one might expect, a teetotaler, and she enjoys a tipple of liqueur occasionally. These socks are an homage to the scene in the BBC television production of 4:50 from Paddington in which Miss Marple and her friend Mrs McGillicuddy conspire to find a body on the estate of Rutherford Hall—with the aid of a nip of Damson Gin.
The all-over dots, or “damsons”, give the socks some texture, while the picot edged cuff gives these socks a feminine finishing touch. They are knit toe up, with a short row heel. The picot edge is created from a folded cuff, that is ribbed on the inside for elasticity, and sewn down on the inside.
Yarn
Quince and Co. Finch, 2 skeins in the “Damson” colorway
Needles
2.25mm/US 1 needles or whatever size needed to get gauge
Either a long circular needle for magic loop, a set of double pointed needles, or an small circumference circular needle will work with this pattern.
Gauge
8 stitches x 12 rows = 1in or 2.5cm
Sizes
Size is based on circumference, not length.To stay on your foot, socks need negative ease. Pick a size about 1 inch or 2.5cm less than the circumference of your ankle/foot. The length is adjustable.
S: 7in or 18cm
M: 8in or 20cm
L: 9in or 23cm
Notions
- Stitch markers
- Darning/Tapestry needle
Skill Level
Advanced beginner or Intermediate
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- First published: December 2018
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