Lobelia Socks by Betty Salpekar

Lobelia Socks

Knitting
May 2014
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
34 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch using smaller needles
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
800 yards (732 m)
6 1/4 (7, 7 1/2)" foot circumference and 8 1/2 (9 1/4, 10)" long from back of heel to tip of toe. Socks shown measure 7".
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Designer Betty Salpekar

Finished Size 6 1/4 (7, 7 1/2)“ foot circumference and 8 1/2 (9 1/4, 10)” long from back of heel to tip of toe. Socks shown measure 7”.

Yarn Baah Yarn La Jolla (100% superwash merino wool; 400 yd 366 m/3 1/2 oz 100 g): obsidian (MC) and cherry blossom (CC), 1 skein each.

Needles Sizes 1 (2.25 mm) and 1 1/2 (2.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; tapestry needle.

Gauge 34 sts and 48 rnds = 4” in St st on smaller needles; 36 sts and 72 rnds = 4” in Check patt on larger needles.

A pretty colorwork pattern shows off the unique stitch orientation in the Solefull construction. A contrasting sole creates further interest in the Lobelia Socks.