RUSTIK is a very simple sock pattern with a decorative ribbing worked in contrast colour, which is perfect for using little bits and pieces of yarns left over from other projects. These socks are knitted from the cuff down and feature a very simple yet comfortable variation of a ‘strong style’ heel and roomy gusset, that do not require picking up stitches and is worked with simple increases and short rows. This heel style will be perfect for someone who needs a little bit more room around their arch and heel.

All the pattern measurements below are given for sport weight / heavy fingering weight yarn, however the pattern contains tips and suggestions on how to adjust it for any other yarn weight The pattern covers 12 sizes from 32 to 76 sts, so you will surely be able to find the size that will fit you well.

SIZING:
(1, 2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11, 12) equivalent to (32, 36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56, 60) (64, 68, 72, 76) sts
Finished sock circumference: (10, 11.5, 12.5, 14) (15, 16.5, 17.5, 19) (20, 21.5, 22.5, 24) cm / (4, 4.5, 5, 5.5) (6, 6.5, 7, 7.5) (8, 8.5, 9, 9.5) inches. Please consider that your socks need to fit with a negative ease of 10 - 15%.

YARN AND YARDAGE (for heavy fingering / sport):
Yarn requirements are approximate values for guidance. Actual amount will depend on the type of yarn you choose, your gauge, foot and leg length, etc.
(12, 15, 18, 21) (24, 27, 30, 33) (36, 39, 42, 45) meters / (13, 16.5, 20, 23) (26.5, 30, 33, 36) (39.5, 43, 46, 49) yards of CC, (80, 110, 145, 200) (245, 290, 320, 370) (410, 445, 480, 510) meters / (88, 120.5, 159, 219) (268, 317.5, 350, 405) (448.5, 487, 525, 558) yards of MC

Sample 1 (grey and green): Hearth sock from Woolly Mammoth Fiber Company, (50% Jacob, 50% BFL) 100g - 330 meters / 361 yards. MC - undyed grey, CC - Mustard Green.

Sample 2 (black and white): handspun 3-ply yarn sport weight 100g approx. 320 meters / 350 yards. MC - Black Welsh Mountain with silk from Wingham Wool Work, CC - Jacob from Kerry Woolen Mills.

GAUGE (for heavy fingering / sport):
32 sts / 44 rnds per 10 cm / 4 inches in stockinette in the round after washing and light blocking. The pattern has gauge suggestions for other yarn weights

NEEDLES (for heavy fingering / sport):
2.25 mm / US 1 circular needles for magic loop or other to achieve gauge in stockinette in the round. The pattern can be adapted to use DPNs or 9-inch circular needles. The pattern has tips on needle sizes for other weights of yarn.
Please note that needle size is just a suggestion, you might need to change the size of your needles to achieve gauge.

NOTIONS:
tapestry needle, row counter, 2 markers, incl. unique BORM