Sporty Shorties by Kaylee Riley

Sporty Shorties

Knitting
December 2022
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
125 - 150 yards (114 - 137 m)
Women's medium
English
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These ankle socks are great for using up scrap sock yarn or mini skeins. Half twisted rib gives a crisp look to the cuff and thin stripes that coordinate with the contrast toe and heel create a classic athletic vibe. Work them as shorty socks or extend the leg for a retro tube sock look.

Size:
Women’s medium. Foot length is adjustable.

Yarn:
MC: Sun Valley Fibers Merino Nylon Fingering 80/20 in “Sea Glass”, approx. 37g
CC 1: Sun Valley Fibers MCS Fingering in “Splash”, approx. 8g
CC 2: The Fiber Co. Amble in “White Heather”, approx. 18g

Gauge:
26 sts x 40 rows = 4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch

Needles:
2.25 mm (US 1) DPNs, or your preferred needles for small circumference knitting

Video tutorials are provided for cast on, grafting, and heel techniques used.