These socks are your chance to stand up and show support for a great cause! Every year on March 21, people all over the world gather to celebrate World Down Syndrome day. The ‘Lots of Socks’ initiative was started as a fun way to help create support and awareness all over the world, encouraging people to wear brightly colored and unique socks. These socks use the Down syndrome colors of blue and yellow, reversed on each sock to create a mismatched pair just perfect for showcasing on World Down Syndrome Day! Using only one color at a time, slipped stitches create a dimensional plaid effect down the leg of the sock. Brightly colored and unique, this design will be appropriate for sock knitters of all skill levels and create attention for a very worthy cause. Be sure to use the #lotsofsocks hashtag when posting online!

FINISHED SIZE
Adult XS (S, M, L, XL)
Leg Circumference: 6.5 (7.25, 8.25, 9.25, 10)”/ 16.5 (18.5, 21, 23.5, 25.5) cm
Foot Circumference: 6 (7, 8, 9, 10)”/ 15 (17.5, 20, 22.5, 25.5) cm

Leg/Foot Length: Adjustable to fit

YARN
Invictus Yarns MASTER OF MY FEET (80% Merino, 20% Nylon; 400 yards / 100 grams); 200yds C1 and 200yds C2 (NOTE: Size XL may require additional yardage, depending on the length of the leg)

Sample in ‘Lots of Socks Halfsies’

NEEDLES
US 1 (2.25mm), or as needed to meet gauge; DPNs or needles for small circumference knitting

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle
4 stitch markers

GAUGE
In Stockinette: 32 sts and 48 rounds = 4” (10cm)

Tech editing by Cathy Susko.

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