Dirigible Plums Socks by Amanda Purser

Dirigible Plums Socks

Knitting
November 2019
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
8 stitches = 1 inch
in stockinette stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
250 - 400 yards (229 - 366 m)
Small (Medium, Large)
English
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A fun fall pattern, with a unique use of a sock set! Striping keeps you entertained while knitting both the ribbing and toe of your sock, while a gorgeous lace and cable pattern will keep your interest while you work the body of the sock! Also includes a heel flap with garter panels on the side!

Yarn support provided by the wonderful Sugarplum Circus!

YARN
Sugarplum Circus sock set in “Keep off the Dirigible Plums”

NEEDLES
2.25mm (US 1), 100cm (40”) circular needles, or needles needed to obtain gauge

GAUGE
8-9 stitches per 1” in stockinette stitch

NOTIONS
Tapestry Needle
Cable Needle

OTHER NOTES
Cables make this sock tighter! Chose your size accordingly!

The socks are knit cuff down, but could easily be knit toe up as well.

Pattern is written for the magic loop method. If you would like to knit with DPNs you can instead work instructions for first needle across 1st and 2nd DPNs and work the instructions for the second needle across 3rd and 4th DPNs.

Included in this pattern are three sizes Small (Medium, Large), sizes are based off of foot circumference, not finished length!
Small - for a foot circumference of approx. 8-9 inches (20-22.5cm)
Medium - for a foot circumference of approx. 9-10 inches (2.25-25cm)
Large - for a foot circumference of approx. 10-11 inches (25-27.5cm)

Pattern includes a heel flap and gusset. If you prefer you may substitute any heel pattern you like.

The pattern is both written and charted.