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Patricia Socks Light is a lighter weight variation of my Patricia Socks. These socks carry the same memory and honor of Patricia, my late grandmother who would knit socks for every family member for Christmas every year, now in a lighter gauge. Pat, as she was affectionately known, used socks as her love language and it’s my hope that you use these socks for gifts for yourself and your loved ones whatever the time of year.

Patricia Socks Light are worked cuff down in your choice of 2x2 plain rib or 2x2 mini cable rib worked throughout. The round heel is worked in rows and is shaped using short rows. Toe stitches are grafted together using a Grafting stitch. Cuff height and foot length are adjustable; instructions are written for US Women’s 4-6.5 (7-9.5, 10-12.5, --) or for US Men’s -- (6-8.5, 9-11.5, 12-14).

Details

Finished Measurements –
Foot circumference – 7 (8, 9, 10) inches // 17.5 (20, 22.5, 25) cm
Leg height – adjustable
pattern written for 7.5 (7.75, 8.5, 9.5) inches // 19 (19.5, 21.5, 23.5) cm
Foot length – adjustable
pattern written for 8.5 (9.75, 11, 12.25) inches // 21.5 (24.5, 27.5, 30.5) cm

Ease – Socks designed to be worn with 0 to 1 inch (0 to 2.5 cm) negative ease

Yarn – approx. 316 (344, 397, 454) yds 289 (315, 363, 415) m fingering weight yarn for MC (Plain Rib or Mini Cable Rib versions);
approx. 25 yds (23 m) fingering weight yarn for CC (Plain Rib sample only)

Plain Rib sample shown in SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock 80% Superwash Merino Wool/20% Nylon; 425 yds (388 m)/115 g in Bison, 1 (1, 1, 2 skeins) for MC;

SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock mini skein 80% Superwash Merino Wool/20% Nylon; 105 yds (96 m)/28 g in Muslin, 1 skein for CC for all sizes

Mini Cable Rib sample shown in SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock 80% Superwash Merino wool/20% Nylon; 425 yds (388 m)/115 g in Golden Hour, 1 (1, 1, 2 skeins)

Needles – US 1.5 (2.5 mm) 40 inch (100 cm) circular needle for magic loop or DPNs or size needed to meet gauge

Gauge – 32 sts x 47 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette, blocked

Notions – stitch markers (optional), darning needle, sock blockers (optional)