Rosalind Socks by Abigail Bailey

Rosalind Socks

Knitting
August 2023
Light Fingering ?
37 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
416 - 448 yards (380 - 410 m)
US 7-9
English

A tribute to scientist Rosalind Franklin and her crucial contribution to the discovery of the structure of DNA. Front and centre is a motif inspired by the famous Photo 51, the X-ray diffraction image that was pivotal to the discovery that DNA is a double helix. The double helix itself adorns the back and sole of the sock.

These socks are knitted cuff down with a reinforced flap heel and gusset decreases. Fits a medium womans foot, US 7-9, circumference 21-23cm, adjustable by using smaller or larger needle. Length can be adjusted by adding extra rows before toe decrease.

Materials
Fingering/ sock weight yarn (400-420m/110g)
Main colour: Approx 70g (300m)
Contrast colour: Approx 30g (120m)

2mm circular needle for ribbing
2.5mm circular needle for colourwork (or size to obtain gauge)