Misty Mountains Socks by Yarnia Designs

Misty Mountains Socks

Knitting
September 2017
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 1 - 2.25 mm
300 - 400 yards (274 - 366 m)
Small, Medium, Large
English
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The Misty Mountains Socks were inspired by my travels in New Zealand, a country which has really stolen my heart, and the breathtaking landscapes featuring mountains, glaciers and forests. These socks symbolise a journey of adventure, mystery and a connection with nature.

Charts are included for the lace sections in addition to written line by line instructions.

Construction:
This is a toe up sock pattern with a heel flap, and a lace pattern on the front of the sock. The pattern uses magic loop, but can also be adapted to use DPNs.

Sizes:
There are 3 sizes available: Small (54sts), Medium (62sts) and Large (70).

Yarn:
300-400yds of fingering weight yarn.

Needle sizes:
2.25mm / US 1 (or any to obtain gauge)

Gauge:
30 sts / 42 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch

Notions:
Tapestry Needle, Progress marker, Tape Measure

Techniques Used:

  • Knitting and purling
  • Judy’s Magic Cast-on
  • Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off
  • Increasing
  • Decreasing
  • Magic loop
  • Short rows

This pattern has been test knitted, thank you to all of my wonderful test knitters for your support!