December Socks by Barbara Nalewko

December Socks

Knitting
December 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
372 - 547 yards (340 - 500 m)
1, 2 (3, 4) | 48, 56 (64, 72) sts
English
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DECEMBER socks is a toe up stranded colour work pattern using fingering weight yarn with an afterthought heel.

The pattern follows Chart 1 but I included 2 other charts in case you would like a bit of a different vibe.

Size: 1, 2 (3, 4) | 48, 56 (64, 72) sts
Sock measurements in circumference in gauge
6, 7 (8, 9) inch | 15, 17.5 (20, 23) cm
Foot Circumference for 2 inch (5 cm) negative ease 8, 9 (10, 11) inches | 20, 23 (26, 28) cm

Gauge: 32 sts x 40 rnds = 4 inch / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch (8 sts per inch) with US 1 - 2.25 mm circular needles or needles to obtain the gauge

Materials:
Needles: US 1 - 2.25 mm circular needles for magic loop style 32 inch (80 cm) or needle size to obtain the gauge
Yarn: FINGERING (SOCK) WEIGHT
100g 462 yds (422 m) 75% sw wool, 25% nylon, or yarn with similar characteristics
Notions: Two progress keepers for each sock to mark the sides of the heel and a tapestry need

The photo: Socks size 3 (64 sts) - 80 g
Main Colour (light grey) - 40 g (inc heels)
Colour A (red) - 30 g
Colour B (black) - 10 g (cuffs)