I love to go camping in the fall. It can get quite chilly as the sun sets, so I try to always pack some warm, wooly goodness like these thick socks. Knit with a squishy section of garter lace, the socks are as beautiful as they are warm.

Bronto DK by Yarnaceous Fibers is the perfect match to the pattern- the superwash yarn is extremely soft and has added nylon for durability. And the colors! I was especially smitten with the sample colorway, Moon Lake.

The sock is knit toe up, beginning with a Turkish cast on. Line by line directions for the shadow wrap short row heel are included for each size, making this pattern accessible to beginner sock knitters.

Offered in five sizes and customizable for foot and leg length, these socks are suitable for the whole family. I hope you enjoy making and wearing your Lakeside socks!

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Techniques Used:
Turkish cast on
Knitting in the round with magic loop
Short row heel with shadow wraps
KFB increases
Binding off

Finished Measurements:
Gauge: 23 sts equals 4” (10 cm) in stockinette in the round
Sizing: Adult XS (S, M, L, XL)
Foot and cuff circumference: 6 (6.75, 7.5, 8.25, 9)“ / 15 (17, 19, 21, 23) cm
Leg length: 6.25 (7, 8.5, 9.5, 10.5)” / 16 (18, 22, 24, 27) cm
Foot length: 6.5 (7.75, 9, 10, 11)“ / 16.5 (20, 23, 25.5, 28) cm
Leg and foot length are adjustable with instructions provided to customize

Materials Needed:
Yarn:
143 (185, 246, 300, 350) yds / 131 (169, 225, 275, 320) m of Yarnaceous Fibers’ Bronto DK (85% superwash merino, 15% nylon); sample knit in Moon Lake colorway
Needles:
Size 3 US/ 3.25 mm 32” (81 cm) circular needle (or size needed to achieve gauge)

Notions:
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

This pattern was designed to be used during my one-on-one tutoring sessions, to teach beginner sock knitting. It has been professionally tech edited and test knitted. If you find a mistake, need pattern support or are interested in private knitting lessons please write to info@theknittingtutor.net.
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