Fairisle Hem Top Socks by Kathryn Doubrley-The Answer Lady

Fairisle Hem Top Socks

Machine Knitting
July 2017
DK (11 wpi) ?
6 stitches and 8 rows = 1 inch
in Stockinette
100 - 900 yards (91 - 823 m)
Baby size 1 to men's size 16 in US shoe sizes
English

This design uses the same numbers and basic pattern as the Heavenly Hem Top Socks  with one simple change. The second half of the hem rows have a fairisle design knitted  into them. This is a great way to get a lot of drama and no floats for your socks because  the floats will be enclosed in the hem and never catch on anything. 2 gauges are given: 5 sts/7 rows/“ and 6 sts/8 rows/”. Both are workable on mid-gauge machines. The first may be used on bulkies. Use #4 yarn for the first and #3 for the second. Sizes from baby size 1 to men size 16 in US shoe sizing. A small amount of contrast yarn is required. Fairisle instructions for hobby machines included.