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Hobbiton is a great knit sock pattern for beginners. This textured pattern is designed with simple knit and purl stitches and easy-to-follow instructions, making it perfect for those new to sock knitting.

Hobbiton is a cuff-down sock pattern with a heel flap and gusset. It has an optional contrasting heel & toe and instructions to help you get the perfect fit every time. Relax with this enjoyable pattern, thoroughly tested for your ease!

Size:
Foot Circumference: 7 (8, 9)”/18 (20, 23) cm
Foot Length: 8.5 (9, 9.5)”/21.5 (23, 24) cm

Yarn:
1-2 Colors of Fingering Weight Yarn
Total - 290 (335, 380) yds/265 (310, 350) m

MC - 240 (275, 310) yds/220 (255, 285) m
CC - 50 (60, 70) yds/45 (55, 65) m

Suggested Yarn:
Long Dog Yarn Bounce Sock (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon) 463 yds/423 m, 100 g - I skein in Shortcut to Mushrooms (from One Collection to Rule Them All)
Long Dog Yarn Bounce Sock Mini (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon) 93 yds/85 m, 20 g - I skein in Samwise (from One Collection to Rule Them All)

Gauge:
32 sts & 45 rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette, after blocking
17 sts & 24 rounds = 2”/5 cm in patt, after blocking

Needles & Notions:
US 1/2.5 mm – preferred method of small circumference knitting (or needles needed to obtain gauge!)
Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Concentration Level:
Medium-Low - The whole sock is made with knits and purls, but the simple texture is worked on every round so a little awareness is required!

Techniques to Indulge In:
Knitting in the round
Knit/purl texture
Simple decreases
Picking up stitches