Oberon Socks by Penny Baker

Oberon Socks

Knitting
November 2021
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
29 stitches and 47 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
To fit foot Circumference: 20.5 (23, 25.5) cm / 8 (9, 10) in.
English
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The first in the Fairies in Literature collection, the Oberon socks are inspired by the imagery of Oberon with stag horns and by his personality: powerful but also tricky and manipulative. The yarn from Eternity Ranch Knits is inspired by the forest. They feature a simple horn cable down the front of the sock, and lots of smooth stocking stitch to let your yarn shine.

NB. If you knit to a looser gauge and are using the recommended yarn for the largest size then you may need more than one skein.

YARN

  • 1 (1, 1) skein Eternity Ranch Knits sock yarn (4ply / fingering; 75% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon, 10% Tencel). 396 metres (433 yards) / 110 grams in Oberon.
  • Amount of yarn used: 233-430 metres
    (255 - 470 yards). See sizing and
    yardage table below for more specific details.
  • Good substitutions would include any yarn of a similar weight that is suitable for socks.

NEEDLES

  • 2.5 mm (US 1 ½) DPNs or size needed to obtain gauge.

GAUGE

  • 29 stitches and 47 rounds to 10 cm / 4 in worked in stocking stitch on 2.5 mm (US 1 ½) needles after blocking.

NOTIONS

  • Darning/tapestry needle.
  • Cable needle.
  • Stitch marker (optional).

SIZE

  • Small Adult (Medium Adult, Large Adult
  • To fit foot Circumference: 20.5 (23, 25.5) cm / 8 (9, 10) in.