The Parallel Lines socks are simple yet ingenious, with a fun construction. They are designed to be worn with the reverse stocking stitch on the surface: to make the knitting easier, they are first worked inside out.

SIZES
1 (2, 3)

To fit mid-foot and leg circumference: 20 (23, 25.5) cm / 8 (9, 10) in

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Leg circumference: 19 (21, 23.5) cm / 7.5 (8.5, 9.5) in
Leg length from cuff to start of heel: 14.5 (15.5, 16.5) cm / 5.75 (6.25, 6.5) in
Foot length adjustable to fit

Samples shown in size 2 with foot length 24 cm / 9.5 in (UK size 7, EU size 41, US size 8.5).

YARN
Susan Crawford Lock, 75% Lonk, 25% Nylon, fingering-weight sock yarn (378 m / 414 yds per 100  g approx)

1 skein, shade Campbell (rust), Tide (blue) or Le Ferre (yellow)

GAUGE
34 sts and 42 rounds = 10 cm / 4 in over stocking stitch worked in the round, after blocking.

We obtained this gauge using 2.25 mm needles.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Set of 2.25 mm (US 1) DPNs, or circular needle if preferred

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle, sock blockers