Seward Socks by Caitlin Hunter

Seward Socks

Knitting
October 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in colorwork
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
250 - 287 yards (229 - 262 m)
1 (2) Circumference: 8 (9)" [20.5 (23) cm]
English
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The Seward Socks are my idea of a perfect boot sock. I wear boots pretty much year round here in Alaska, and hand knit wool socks are an absolute must to pair with them in my opinion! A combination of simple colorwork and cables keep the knitting engaging and the results are stunning! These socks are knit from the cuff down with a short row heel.

MATERIALS
Yarn:

Sample uses 
Biches & Bûches
Le Petit Lambswool
100% Lambswool
270 yards 248 m / 50 g
Fingering weight

Sample 1
MC: Beige
CC1: Dark Grey
CC2: Blue Green

Sample 2
MC: Grey Brown
CC1: Norwegian Red
CC2: Turquoise

Needles
Note! Needle size is suggested only, you will need to swatch and block to determine the needle size needed to achieve gauge.

US 1.5 2.5 mm at least 32” 80 cm long circular needles for magic loop method.
US 2 3.25 mm at least 32” 80 cm long circular needles for magic loop method

Gauge:
32 sts and 48 rounds over 4” 10 cm knitted in the round, after blocking.

You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit —in this case, in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished sock and allow it to dry fully before measuring.

Notions:
Stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle.

Yardage: Note that yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used, gauge variations or modifications.
MC: 120 (135) yards 110 (124) m
CC1: 80 (92) yards 73 (84) m
CC2: 50 (60) yards 46 (55) m

SIZES
1 (2)

Only the leg/foot circumference and leg height are listed, the foot length is customizable to fit the intended wearer. Recommended to fit with 0.25-1” 0.5-2.5 cm of negative ease.
Finished measurements (unstretched):
Circumference: 8 (9)“ 20.5 (23) cm
Leg Height: 6 (6)” 15.5 (15.5) m

Sample shown in size 1.