Flamingo Summer by Wendy Gaal

Flamingo Summer

Knitting
June 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
36 stitches = 4 inches
in Stockinette Colorwork
US 1 - 2.25 mm
360 - 470 yards (329 - 430 m)
Narrow (Medium, Wide, X-Wide) See below for details
English
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DESCRIPTION: Your feet will enjoy a tropical vacation every time you wear these socks! Bright flowers, jungle leaves and festive flamingos adorn this cuff-down pattern that features a festive twist on traditional design. Striped side gussets add ease to the instep and integrate artistically into the coordinating striped heel gusset and sole. This charted design is written for four widths, so there’s a perfect size for anyone old enough for a tropical party!

The pictured socks are shown in size Medium and are being worn by an adult female.

VIDEO TUTORIALS: Live links to instructional videos have been included in the pattern to help with techniques that may be new to you. You can also find the video tutorials by Clicking Here.

SIZING: Four widths shown as: Narrow (Medium, Wide, X-Wide)

  • Narrow Width: 6 - 7.5 inch circumference at ball of foot
  • Medium Width: 7.5 - 8.5 inch circumference at ball of foot
  • Wide Width: 8.5 - 9.5 inch circumference at ball of foot
  • X-Wide Width: 9.5 - 11 inch circumference at ball of foot
  • Foot length is determined by knitter.

LEG HEIGHT: Approximately 7 inches from the top of the heel gusset to the top of the ribbing, or approximately 9 inches from the floor to the top of the ribbing.

YARN REQUIREMENTS: Two colors of fingering weight yarn needed. The sample used Knit Picks Stroll in the following colors:

MC: Patina (medium aqua): Approximately 42 (47, 53, 55) g; 195 (218, 245, 254) yards
CC: Rouge (medium pink): Approximately 36 (41, 45, 47) g; 167 (190, 208, 218) yards

GAUGE: 36 sts = 4” in Colorwork Stockinette Stitch

NEEDLES: US Size 1, or as needed for gauge, in your circular
method of choice.

ACCESSORIES NEEDED: Standard knitting tools, stitch markers, and a darning needle to weave in ends.