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Downstairs Socks
CONSTRUCTION
Worked from the cuff down with a turned heel. Heel stitches are picked up for the gusset and decreased every other round. Heel turn and toe are worked in salt and pepper pattern. The toe is grafted together. Sizing is accomplished by adjusting gauge.
SIZES
1 (2, 3)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished foot circumference: 8 (9, 10¼)“ / 20.5 (23, 26) cm
Finished leg length (adjustable): 6½ (7, 7¾)” / 16 (18, 20) cm
Choose a size that will result in approx. 0” / 0 cm of ease based on the wearer’s foot circumference measured at the widest point (around instep and heel). Leg and foot lengths are adjustable. Sample is shown in size 1.
MATERIALS
Yarn: Fingering weight yarn in the following approx. amounts:
MC: 105 (130, 160) yds / 95 (120, 145) m
CC1: 105 (130, 160) yds / 95 (120, 145) m
CC2: 85 (100, 125) yds / 80 (90, 115) m
CC3: 85 (100, 125) yds / 80 (90, 115) m
Note: Yardage may vary depending on leg length, foot length, and yarn type used.
Shown in: Jamieson & Smith 2-ply Jumper Weight (100% Shetland Wool; 125 yds / 115 m per 25 g) in shades 202 Light Fawn (MC), 9097 Orangey Red (CC1), 121 Marled Yellow (CC2), and 135 Medium Navy (CC3)
MC: 1 (2, 2) ball(s)
CC1: 1 (2, 2) ball(s)
CC2: 1 (1, 2) ball(s)
CC3: 1 (1, 2) ball(s)
Needles: Needle size accounts for different sized socks.
Ribbing: US 0 (1, 2) / 2.0 (2.25, 2.75) mm
Main: US 1 (2, 3) / 2.25 (2.75, 3.25) mm
Size 1: US 0 / 2.0 mm and US 1 / 2.25 mm and US 2 / 2.75 mm set of DPNs
Size 2: US 1 / 2.25 mm and US 2 / 2.75 mm set of DPNs
Size 3: US 2 / 2.75 mm and US 3 / 3.25 mm set of DPNs
Notions: Locking stitch marker or safety pin, tapestry needle
GAUGE
Measured over Fair Isle Pattern worked in the round using larger needle after blocking:
Size 1: 36 sts & 36 rounds = 4” / 10 cm
Size 2: 32 sts & 32 rounds = 4” / 10 cm
Size 3: 28 sts & 28 rounds = 4” / 10 cm
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- First published: October 2023
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- Last updated: September 12, 2023 …
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