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Elphin socks are knitted cuff down, they feature a ribbed leg with twisted stitch columns and faux cables, a variation of a strong-style heel, simple foot in stockinette and a rounded toe.

SIZES AND FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 1 (2) 3 equivalent to 54 (62) 70 sts, finished sock foot circumference 17 (19.5) 22 cm / 6.75 (7.75) 8.75 inches.

YARN: 1 skein of any fingering weight sock yarn will work for these socks. The leg pattern will be best visible either in solid color yarn or in yarn with long and gentle color gradients. For samples in size 2 I used approx. 70 grams

GAUGE: 32 sts / 46 rnds in 10 cm / 4 inches in stockinette in the round after washing and blocking.

NEEDLES: 2.25 mm / US 1 circular needles for magic loop (or other size to achieve gauge). You can adapt this pattern for DPNs or 9 inch circular needles as well.

TECHNIQUES USED:
German twisted cast on
Knitting in the round and flat
Reading charts
Wrap stitch (explained in the pattern)
Knit decreases and increases
Twisted knit and purl stitches
Kitchener stitch
Strong-style heel
1/1RC and 1/1LC