Phoenix Tears by Jessica L'Heureux

Phoenix Tears

Knitting
November 2014
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 12 rows = 1 inch
in Stockinette in the round
US 2 - 2.75 mm
2.75 mm (C)
380 - 400 yards (347 - 366 m)
Women's Medium - 8" circumference
English
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A flash of fire and a graze of hot wind will confuse you as you languish in your poisoned delirium. But then, crystal clarity from the drop of a single tear, so pure, so healing, your very soul takes flight and shrugs away all confusion and fright. Spread your wings, rise and be reborn.

Pattern is both charted and written.

Finished Measurement:
The directions are given for a woman’s sock. Foot and leg lengths are adjustable. Leg and foot circumferences (stretched): 8 (11) inches.

Yarn Requirements:
Necessary yardage will vary with foot and leg length. Approximately 380 - 400 yards were required for 10” foot and 6” leg lengths in testing over several different yarns.

Shown in Supernatural Yarns Nymph Sock
(400 yards/100grams, 80% superwash wool, 20% nylon).

Recommended Needles:
Size 2 (2.75mm) Double Pointed Needles (DPNs) or size required to get gauge. Size C crochet hook for cast on.
Directions are given using 5 DPNs, with one DPN reserved and used only during heel construction. Pattern can easily be worked with two circulars or via Magic Loop Method.

Supplies:
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends. Stitch markers may be helpful.

Gauge:
Approximately 8 sts / 12 rows = 1” in stockinette stitch in the round.