Libby Socks by Rhonda Yerxa

Libby Socks

Knitting
March 2022
both are used in this pattern
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
34 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 0 - 2.0 mm
US 1 - 2.25 mm
300 - 400 yards (274 - 366 m)
6 1/2, 7 1/2, 8 1/2, 9 1/2
English
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These socks are worked from the cuff down, featuring bobbles, an Eye of Partridge heel; the option for contrasting colours; and a kitchener stitch finish. They are a great pair of socks for the adventurous beginner to have fun making!

Many size options and great in many colour combos!

Suggested Yarn:
Main Colour (MC): Sky Blue Tehete 4 ply weight, 35% merino, 25% nylon, 20% acrylic, 20% viscose. .Approx. 300-350 yards/328- 383 meters.
Contrast Colour (CC): Very Pink Sleipnir Sport/fingering weight 80% merino, 20% Nylon
Approx. 60-80 yards/66-88 meters.

Needles: 9” / 23cm short circular sized 2mm / US 0 for cuff and 2.25mm/US 1 for remainder of sock. Optionally Magic Loop/dpns can be used.

Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and for Kitchener stitch method and stitch markers.

Gauge: 32 sts x 40 rows, 10 x 10cm/4 x 4” in stockinette using 2.25mm/US 1.

Sizes XS (S, M/L, XL)
Knitted actual circumference: 6.5(7.5, 8.5, 9.5)“/ 17(19, 22, 24)cm
Will stretch to accommodate foot circumference: 7.5 (8.5, 9.5, 10.5)”/ 19 (22, 24, 27)cm
Sock Length (to desired length): 6.75-7.25 (7.5-8, 8.25-8.75, 9-9.5)“/17-18cm (19-20cm, 21-22, 23-24)cm.