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Hand of Thetis Socks
Named after the mother of Achilles who held him by the heel and dipped him in the River Styx to render him immortal, these socks feature a dramatic textured cable motif down the back of the leg. They have a modified Strong Heel that carries the design all the way down to the sole.
Instructions are written for magic loop method.
Sample Info: Ex Libris Fibers Solnit Sock (75% SW Merino/25% Recycled Nylon, 437yds/100g) in the color “Witchgarden Flowers”
Yarn: 100g of fingering weight yarn
Needles: Size US 1 (2.25mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge: 8 sts per inch (2.5cm) in stockinette stitch
Notions: Optional removable marker to mark beginning of round and two markers (different in appearance) to mark the front vs back of the working stitches.
Sizes: S 56sts (M 64sts) L 72sts - to fit approximate foot circumference of 7.5”/19cm (8.5”/21.5cm) 9.5”/24cm
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- First published: March 2023
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