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Nath was named after one of my lovely test knitters, and designed in collaboration with Madelinetosh Yarn company, through their yarn support programme for indie designers. I feel honoured to be one of the testers of their beautiful Euro Sock yarn. This yarn is soft, durable and also flexible. I highly recommend it for your next sock projects!

In this pattern you can learn how to cast on using the beautiful, flexible and not-so-common Picot cast-on technique for 1x1 ribbing, how to work a neat ssk, and how to create the store-bought-like German short heel.

The socks are knitted from the cuff down to the toe. Begin with the Picot Cast-on method for 1x1 ribbing to create a beautiful and flexible edge, then continue in 1x1 Twisted Rib to give elasticity to the cuff. Work the leg of the socks in an eyelet and spiral pattern, after that work German short rows - either in Reverse Stocking stitch or Stocking stitch - to create the heel of the socks. Decide on the length of the toe and work the instep in pattern as set and the sole in Stocking stitch as instructed.

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Sizing information
• 1 (2, 3)

• or EU 36-37 (38-39, 40-41) / UK 3.5-4 (5-5.5, 6.5-7) / US 5.5-6 (6.5-7, 8-8.5). Shoe sizes above are based on the following foot lengths (measured from the back of the heel to the tip of the longest toe): 22.75 (24.25, 25.5) cm / 9 (9.5, 10)”.

• or to fit a circumference measurement at the ball of the foot of 21.5 (23, 24.25) cm / 8.5 (9, 9.5)”.

Finished sock circumference

18.75 (19.75, 21) cm / 7.5 (8, 8.5)”

Finished sock leg length (adjustable)

19 (19.5, 20) cm / 7.5 (7.75, 8)”

Finished sock foot length (adjustable)

21.5 (23, 24.25) cm / 8.5 (9, 9.5)”


Sample shown in size 3 with Medium Standard Toe.

Yarn / Yardage
• 1 hank of Madelinetosh Euro Sock yarn, in Glazed Pecan colourway, 100% superwash merino wool, approx. 100 g / 397 m / 435 yds per hank;
• or approx. 294 (320, 347) m / 322 (350, 380) yds of fingering or sock weight yarn that gives you gauge. Yardage includes 15% of extra yarn and calculated for working the Medium Standard toe. Please note that size and yardage will be affected when making any adjustments on the socks.

Needles
2.25 mm / US 1 or size needed to obtain gauge. Sample made using 80 cm / 32” long circular needle, however choose the length according to your preference.

Notions
• 2 removable stitch markers in different colours
• row counter
• blunt tapestry needle
• scissors
• sock blockers (not required but would be useful)

Gauge
34.25 sts and 52 rnds = 10 cm / 4” over Stocking stitch. Gauge swatch worked on size 2.25 mm / US 1 needle, in the round.

Skill level
Intermediate

The pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.

The pattern is available for In - Store Sales.

Enjoy ♡