Vanilla Lifesaver Socks by SLM Designs

Vanilla Lifesaver Socks

Knitting
Regia
Light Fingering ?
9.5 stitches and 14 rows = 1 inch
in Stockinette in round
US 1 - 2.25 mm
400 - 460 yards (366 - 421 m)
S-58 sts, M-66 sts, L-70 sts
English
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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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