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An easy sock pattern in 4ply / fingering with a simple garter column pattern. With a strong heel and tips on working the socks two-at-a-time. A perfect pattern to use with self-striping yarns.

YARN
4 ply/fingering weight yarn in composition suitable for socks.
For 24cm (9 ½”) foot length
248 (304, 364, 447)m
271 (333, 398, 489)yds

For 28cm (11”) foot length
268 (326, 389, 475)m
293 (357, 426, 520)yds

Blue sample
Kate Selene Superwash Merino (100g; 425m (465yds); 75% merino, 25% nylon) 4 ply/fingering;
colourway - Blue Jelly Bean

Orange self-striping sample
Grundl Hot Socks Pearl Color (50g; 200m (218yds); 75% merino, 20% nylon, 5% cashmere) 4ply weight;
colourway - 03

SIZE
Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large)
To fit 18 (20, 23, 25)cm / 7 (8, 9, 10)” foot circumference.
Finished dimensions = 16 (18.25, 20.25, 22.75)cm / 6 ¼ (7¼, 8, 9)”circumference.

GAUGE
36 stitches by 50 rounds = 10cm (4”) in stocking stitch. Check
your gauge.

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
2.25 mm (US Size 1) needles for working in the round; either DPNs, long circular needle or preferred method for circular knitting; or size to obtain gauge
Stitch marker x 3
Darning needle

TECHNIQUES USED IN THE PATTERN:
Knit and purl
Slip stitches
Working in the round
Decreases (ssk, k2tog, p2tog)
Increases (m1l, m1r, LLI, RLI)
Optional: working two-at-a-time socks - includes video tutorial.

The pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.