Being tested Designers’ Sock Drawer Group September 2023.

Measurements Finished Medium Sock
½ instep circumference, ~3 1/4” (7 cm); ½ leg circumference, ~3 ⅜ “; ½ heel diagonal, ~4 ½ “ (11.1 cm); bottom of heel to top of cuff, ~7 ” (17.2 cm); cuff, 1“ (2.54 cm); foot length, ~9½” (24.1 cm). Stitch pattern provides generous stretch.

GAUGE:
Stockinette in round: ~9 sts, 13 rows per inch (x sts, 5.0 rows per cm).
Instep Pattern in round: 11⅓ sts, 11.5 rows per inch (4.72 rows per cm).

MATERIALS:
Yarn: ~1 skein ~437 yd (400 m)/100g Fingering Weight sock yarn. Pair of size medium socks with measurements stated used 80 g of fingering weight yarn. Solid color or wide stripes will show stitch pattern well.

Needles: US 0 (2.25 mm)

Other: Darning Needle, at least 2 closed stitch markers, and stiff ruler, smaller diameter needle or toothpick for BO.

DIFFICULTY: easy - pattern assumes experience with toe-up sock construction, working 1/1 right and left crosses, and chart reading