Pumpkin Patch Socks by Whitney Webster

Pumpkin Patch Socks

Knitting
September 2018
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
35 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
S(M, L)
English
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What better way to show off your love of pumpkin everything season than a fun pair of pumpkin patch socks. If you love the look of fair isle but are daunted by knitting colorwork, then these are the socks for you. No carrying yarns or stranding is required. Only one color is used per row. The pumpkins are formed entirely of slip stitches and seem to appear as if by magic. Both charted and written instructions are provided. The pattern is written for magic loop, but can easily be converted to be knit with Dpns.

SIZING
S 6”-7” foot
M 7”-8” foot
L 8”-9” foot
It can easily be converted to other sizes, but you must cast on a multiple of 8.

YARN
MC: 430yds / 100g fingering. Sample used 1 Skein Savvy Skeins, Sensible Sock (80% Wool, 20% Nylon), color Pumpkin Spice Latte.
CC: 231yds / 50g fingering. Sample used 1 ball KnitPicks, Stroll sock yarn (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon), color Pumpkin.

NEEDLES
US 1.5 / 2.5mm circular needle long enough for magic loop.
US 2 / 2.75mm circular needle long enough for magic loop.

NOTIONS
2 stitch markers, tape measure, scissors, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
35 sts & 44 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with smaller needle.