Rugby socks by Samuele Scomparin

Rugby socks

Knitting
January 2023
Light Fingering ?
32 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
US 1 - 2.25 mm
230 - 250 yards (210 - 229 m)
S(M, L)
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Rugby Socks
The sock is a very simple top-down construction with overall ribbed leg and instep, which allow for a perfect everyday fit. The heel, is a reconstruction from a traditional heel flap and gusset, present in old Venetian hand knitted stockings.

On the construction
This pattern provides a cuff-down construction, with heel flap and gusset.

Sizes
Small (Medium, Large) to fit approximately 15-17 (17-20, 20-23) cm, 5.5-6 (6-7.8, 7.8-9) inch foot circumference at widest point.

Yarn
For this pattern I used Adriafil CALZASOCKS (75% superwash virgin wool, 25% nylon polyamide) 50g/1.76oz skein = 210m/229 yd.
Cascade 220 fingering, Olann Sock Lite, Studio Donegall Darnie.

Yarn Requirements
2 skeins 100g Adriafil Calzasocks in contrasting colours

Tension
32 Sts and 48 rounds = 10 cm/4 inch over stockinette

Needles Suggestion
2.25 mm US1 circular needle or DPNs

Note: Needle sizes are just indicative. For best results please swatch first and choose a needle size that works for you!

Notions
Darning needle
Scissors
2 Stitch Markers