Popcorn Shorties by Kathie Popadin

Popcorn Shorties

Knitting
February 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
36 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch worked in the round
US 1 - 2.25 mm
255 - 440 yards (233 - 402 m)
Circumference: 6[7,8,9]” | 15[17.5,20,22.5]cm (to fit foot circ. 7[8,9,10]” | 17.5[20,22.5,25]cm)
English
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Who doesn’t love buttery, salty popcorn? How about knitting up some fun little Popcorn Shorties socks while you watch a movie? :popcorn:

Popcorn Shorties are worked toe-up in four sizes, with gussets and a slipped stitch heel flap. They have have cute little bobbles all around the cuff and a stretchy bobble bind-off – they look like they’re covered in pieces of popcorn!

The pattern is written for the magic loop method – if you haven’t tried this style of knitting in the round before, this pattern is a great introduction!


SIZE:
1 (2, 3, 4)
Circumference
6 (7, 8, 9)” | 15 (17.5, 20, 22.5) cm
To fit foot circumference
7 (8, 9, 10)” | 17.5 (20, 22.5, 25) cm

MATERIALS:
--Fingering weight yarn, 55-95g
--US #1 | 2.25 mm needles or size needed to obtain gauge
--Stitch marker and tapestry needle for weaving in ends

GAUGE | TENSION:
36 sts + 46 rounds = 4” | 10 cm on US 1 | 2.25mm needles in stockinette stitch worked in the round
Finished size can vary according to personal gauge

SKILLS NEEDED:
Techniques include knit, purl, increases and decreases, working in the round, bobbles, binding off


I love to see your finished socks, so tag me @KniftyPatterns on Instagram, Pinterest, or Facebook, or find me on Ravelry as KniftyPatterns.
Use #popcornshorties so I can see your projects…

Happy knitting!


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