Love socks that coordinate without matching? Fernway are perfect for two 50 gram skeins, reversing the colors on the second sock. Have leftovers from a favorite skein of fingering? Showcase it in the little fires on the ankle against a solid-colored sock. Fernway socks are available in 8 sizes, from child to large adult.

Sizes
To fit 5” (12 cm), 5.75” (14.5 cm), 6.75” (17 cm), 7.5” (19 cm), 8.5” (21.5 cm), 9.5” (24 cm), 10.5” (26 cm), 11.25” (28 cm) foot circumference. Leg height is 1.75” (5 cm), foot length is adjustable

For those who like to choose their socks by stitch count, the counts are: (42, 50, 58, 66) (74, 82, 90, 98)

Yarn
CoopKnits Socks Yeah! (75/25 merino/nylon; 231 yds/1.76 oz (211 m/50 g)) or other light fingering sock yarn
Color: For socks as shown with colors reversed, one skein each of two contrasting colorways.
If working matching socks, ~250 to 400 yds (230 to 360 m) main color and 23 yds (21 m) contrasting color.
Sample shown in Malachite and Ammolite

Needles and Tools
US Size 1 (2.25 mm) circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge. Pattern is written for Magic Loop/two circulars.
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
2 stitch markers
Blocking supplies

Gauge
38 stitches and 52 rows per 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette

Skills Needed
Judy’s magic cast on, knit, purl, slip stitches, yo, elongated stitches, ssk, k2tog, p2tog, sewn bind off

Pattern is written. Ankle is written and charted.

Related Patterns
Enjoy knitting Fernway? Check out the hats using the same stitch patterns, in worsted weight Little Fires and
bulky weight Little Fires 2: Bigger Fires.