Slips and Stripes Socks combine simple contrast stripes and elongated slipped stitches for an easily memorizable pattern with a dramatic effect. These definitely have that potato chip effect … “just one more stripe” before you put your knitting down!

They can be worked cuff-down or toe-up in five sizes to fit a foot circumference of 6-11” | 12.5-25 cm. Both versions have a heel flap and gusset and a wedge toe. The pattern is written for the magic loop method, but experienced dpn users can easily convert the directions.

These look fantastic in high-contrast yarns, or try lower-contrast yarns for a more subtle effect.

SIZE:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Circumference
5.5 (6.75, 8, 9, 10)” | 14 (17, 20, 22.5, 26) cm
To fit foot circumference
6 (7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 11)” | 15 (19, 21.5, 24, 27.5) cm

MATERIALS:
--Fingering or sock weight yarn: MC approx. 45 (50, 60, 70, 80)g; CC approx. 25 (30, 35, 40, 45)g
--US #1 | 2.25 mm needles or size needed to obtain gauge
--Stitch markers and tapestry needle for weaving in ends

GAUGE | TENSION:
Approx. 35 sts + 46 rounds = 4” | 10 cm on US 1 | 2.25mm needles in stockinette stitch worked in the round
Finished size can vary according to personal gauge

SKILLS NEEDED:
Techniques include knit, purl, increases and decreases, knitting in the round, slipped stitches, German short rows, casting on, binding off, grafting (cuff-down version only)

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Happy knitting!

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