Tidal Socks by Steph Thornton

Tidal Socks

Knitting
October 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking stitch
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
262 - 284 yards (240 - 260 m)
One size to fit UK size 5 - 8 adult feet
English
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• These socks are knitted in the round on a long circular needle using Magic Loop technique, from the toe up to the cuff
• The foot section is worked with the Tidal pattern on the instep and plain stocking stitch on the sole
• The heel technique used is a toe-up gusset and heel flap
• The heel turn is worked using German Short Rows, which are easy to work without creating holes
• The leg section is worked with the Tidal pattern all around
• Instructions refer to the front needle and back needle (of a circular needle), with the stitches being worked on the front needle