The Striped Sporty Shorties is a versatile, adaptable sock pattern that uses a variety of sock techniques. It is suitable for a sock set that has two yarns with high contrast or some leftovers from other projects. Seasoned knitters can adapt this pattern to their preferred sock methods and beginners will find this pattern easy to follow. Enjoy!!

• a fun to knit striped pattern giving these socks a sporty look

• there is ribbing knit on top of the foot for a comfortable fit

• choose from small, medium or large (56, 64, 72) stitches

• use two high contrasting yarns for best result

• it is recommended to use a speckled or tonal for main colour and a tonal or solid for contrast colour, but you can also reverse this for an opposite look

• you have the option of knitting toe up or cuff down

• pattern includes instructions for a short row heel or heel, flap and gusset

• techniques used: knit, purl, kfb, k2tog, p2tog, ssk, sl1wyib, sl1wyif, and double stitch (ds) if knitting the short row heel

• notions: tapestry needle for weaving in your ends

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and a big thank to my amazing testers!! ❤️❤️❤️

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