Swink Socks by April Garwood

Swink Socks

Knitting
August 2024
Light Fingering ?
34 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
in Butterfly Stitch
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
100 - 458 yards (91 - 419 m)
Foot circumferences 3 3/4, 5 1/4, 6 1/2, 7 3/4, 9 1/4, 10 1/2, 12 inches
English
Free Pattern also available for free: info in notes
This pattern is available for $4.50 USD
A free version is also available.
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Swink Socks use a pretty butterfly stitch in the leg, a ribbed heel flap, a stockinette foot, and a gathered toe. The free pattern on my website includes four sizes for children, and the paid PDF available here includes three additional sizes for adults.

Get the free children’s size pattern here: https://bananamoonstudio.com/childs-sock-knitting-pattern/

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Available Sizes: To fit 3 ¾, 5 ¼, 6 ½, 7 ¾, 9 ¼, 10 ½, 12 inch foot circumferences, or roughly equivalent to US children’s shoe sizes 2, 6 ½, and 10 ½, larger children’s shoe size 1, women’s shoe sizes 8 and 12 ½, and men’s shoe size 15 ½.

Finished Measurements: Sock circumference 3 ½, 4 ¾, 6, 7, 8 ¼, 9 ½, 10 ¾ inches

If you are knitting a sock for a child, and their foot circumference falls between sizes, I suggest knitting the next size up so that they can grow into it.

Yarn: Cascade Yarns Cherub Sock (55% Nylon, 45% Acrylic; 458 yds; 100 g; yarn weight category: 2/Fine/Sport) 1 skein #107 Hydrangea Heather.

Knitting Needles: US Size 1 ½ (2.5 mm) DPNs or long circulars for Magic Loop method.

Notions: Locking stitch marker, tapestry needle.

Gauge: 34 sts x 42 rows = 4 inches in butterfly stitch as used in the leg of the sock.

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Happy knitting!
April