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Vanilla Lifesaver Socks
Sock features include: toe-up construction, classic Estonian stitch patterns, custom foot length, a fancy faux-flap (Round style) heel, and optional toe shapes.
-Pattern written from right-handed knitter’s perspective with stitches worked from LH to RH needle.
-Difficulty: beginner
-Fit/stretch: slightly more stretchy than stockinette sock.
-Recommended yarn: solid, speckled, sparkles, or stripes.
SIZE | Small (Medium, Large)
Sock size based on the circumference at ball of foot when standing:
~ 8 (9, 10) inches; ~ 20 (23, 25) cm. Total stitches foot: 58 (66, 70). Sock pattern as written has ~20 -25% negative ease based on generic foot circumference, stitch count, and gauge.
GAUGE |Stockinette in round on 2.25 mm needle with Regia Cotton Cocktail Color: ~9.5 sts, 14 rows per inch (~38 sts, 56 rows per 4/4” or 10x10 cm). Adjust needle size to get gauge or work a different sock size based on your gauge.
MATERIALS AND TOOLS
Yarn | ~1 skein Fingering Weight yarn; ~16 WPI; 400-460 yds/100g, 320-420 m/100g; Sample made with Regia Cotton Cocktail Color, 459yds/100g, 420m/100g; 72/18/10 %, cotton/polyamid/polyester; Total yardage used will vary with size and length of leg.
Needles | Sample knit using one 2.25 mm circular needle with Magic Loop method, https://youtu.be/IdSpc0EZpnk. Pattern can be worked using 2 circular or double-point needles, modifying instructions for method used.
Other | at least 2 closed stitch markers, safety pins work; flat ruler and tape measure; optional double-point needle or toothpick for 3-needle BO; and darning needle.
ERRATA;
Stitches are knit from LH onto RH needle. This is the opposite of what is erroneously stated in pattern. I need to learn which is my Right hand and which is my Left. Sorry.
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- First published: May 2014
- Page created: August 23, 2021
- Last updated: November 6, 2022 …
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