Nimble are pair of toe-up socks in a pretty lace and cable pattern. The heel is a gusset and heel flap for a good fit and available in 4 sizes. Available exclusively within Neat Knitting Techniques: Creating a perfect finish by Jo Shaw. The names of all the books are connected to the “neat” theme of the title.

RECOMMENDED YARN

4 ply / fingering weight yarn in a composition suitable for socks –

For UK Size 5 (US Size 7)
280 (320, 350, 400)m / 306 (350, 384, 438)yds
For UK Size 11 (US Size 12)
310 (355, 385, 440)m / 339 (388, 421, 481)yds

YARN USED

Coopknits Socks Yeah (50g; 212m (232yds); 75% wool, 25% nylon) 4ply/fingering weight; colourway: Chryso.

SIZE

Small, (Medium, Large, Extra Large)
To fit 18 (20.5, 23, 25.5)cm / 7 (8, 9, 10)”/ foot circumference.
Finished dimensions = 15.5 (18, 20.5, 23)cm / 6 (7, 8, 9)” circumference.

GAUGE

34 stitches by 52 rounds = 10cm (4”) in stocking stitch. Check your gauge.

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
2.25 mm (US Size 1) needles for working in the round in preferred method for circular knitting; or size to obtain gauge
(Note: It is difficult to start a toe-up sock on DPNs as the initial rounds are very tight to work on DPNs, preferably work these initial rows on a circular needle and change to DPNs afterwards)
Stitch markers x 2
Darning needle

TECHNIQUES USED IN THE PATTERN:

• Knit
• Purl
• Increases (m1l, m1r, m1p, yo)
• Decreases (k2tog, ssk, p2tog, k2togtbl)
• Cables (2/2 LC, 2/2 RC, 2/1 LC, 2/1 RC, 2/1 LPC, 2/1 RPC, 2/2 LPC Special)
• German short rows

The pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.