Heelstrike by Renee Strouts

Heelstrike

Knitting
October 2021
Light Fingering ?
9 stitches and 13 rows = 1 inch
in stockinette
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
290 - 362 yards (265 - 331 m)
6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 9, 9.5" foot circumference with ~10% negative ease
English
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This sock is fourth in the Main & Mini Sock Series! Be sure to check out the series for an early bird special.

The series is designed to use a skein + mini “sock set” in ways that are more creative than just contrasting heels/toes. These socks are inspired by lightning!

Materials:
● Size US 1/2.25 mm double point needles or circular for magic loop with gauge: 9 sts/inch, 13 rounds/inch in stockinette
OR
● Size US 1.5/2.5 mm needles point needles or circular for magic loop with gauge: 8.5 sts/inch, 11 rounds/inch in stockinette
● Light fingering weight yarn, approx. 220 (260, 270) yds of Main Color, 70 (80, 92) yds of Contrast Color.
● 3 stitch markers
● Tapestry needle
● Ruler/Tape Measure
● Cable needle or skills to cable without cable needle

Sizes:
Small (foot stitch count 54)
o For 6.5” foot circumference use US 1/2.25 mm needles
o For 7” foot circumference use US 1.5/2.5 mm needles
Medium (foot stitch count 66)
o For 7.5” foot circumference use US 1/2.25 mm needles
o For 8” foot circumference use US 1.5/2.5 mm needles
Large (foot stitch count 72)
o For 9” foot circumference use US 1/2.25 mm needles
o For 9.5” foot circumference use US 1.5/2.5 mm needles