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Puff the Magic Dragonfly socks
Puff the magic dragonfly lived far away,
And knit himself some fancy socks
To pass the time away.
But dragonflies have six feet,
and it took a long, long time,
So when you knit your second sock
You really musn’t whine!
Puff’s socks are knit toe-up have lots of negative ease (stretch) due to ribbing both front and back, which will ensure a nice snug fit. Dragonflies fly up the front and each size has its own unique rib for the back. The gusset heel is worked after a double center gusset increase and doesn’t require an extra needle or picking up stitches.
The pattern is written for magic loop and includes links to videos demonstrating techniques used.
Sizes: Women’s XS(S,M,L) to fit a foot circumference of 7(7.5,8,8.5) inches or 18(19,20.5,21.5) cm. Lots of ribbing gives these socks a lot of stretch. Stitch counts around widest part of foot are 64(68,72,76) sts.
Yarn: 80-100 grams of sock-weight yarn - a solid color or semi-solid is recommended so that the stitch detail shows up best
Gauge: 34 stitches = 4 in/10 cm in stockinette stitch
Needles: one circular needle size US 2/2.75 mm or size needed to obtain gauge, at least 32 inches long for magic loop
Notions: stitch markers, darning needle for weaving in ends
Skill Level: Intermediate
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