Sizes: 1 (2, 3)

Finished thigh circumference:

• 34.5 (37, 40) cm
• 13½ (14½, 15¾)“

Yarn: Malabrigo Sock (100% Merino Wool; 402 m 440 yds / 100 g); 2 (2, 3) skeins
Sample (size 2) uses 2 skeins of colourway Eggplant (881).

Alternative: approx. 640 (735, 890) m / 700 (805, 975) yds of fingering / 4ply weight yarn.

Gauge: 28 sts and 40 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette st in the round after blocking.

Suggested needles: 2.25 - 2.5mm (US 1-2) circulars for small circumference knitting or double pointed needles (DPNs).

Notions: Stitch markers, row counter, tape measure, locking markers if using Japanese short rows, transparent knitting-in elastic thread (optional).

Techniques used: Judy’s magic cast-on, Japanese short rows, lace knitting, tubular bind-off.

Notes: The socks are worked from the toe up with gusset increases on the bottom of the foot instead of the sides. After turning the heel and working the heel flap, the leg is worked in the round with increases to desired length. The sock is finished with a 1x1 Twisted rib and tubular bind-off.