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Wee Hoose Socks (4ply)
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“Wee Hoose” Ulster-Scots dialect for: small house
The Wee Hoose Socks are knit from the toe up in rib with the option of placing the “Wee Hoose” colourwork either after the toe increases or around the top of the leg before the cuff, or both.
The pattern has a wedge toe and a Wrap and Turn short row heel, however the heel and toe can be changed to your own choice. They are knit using the magic loop method but can be adapted to suit dpns.
The pattern has written instruction and charts for the colourwork.
Sizes:
Small 7”/18cm foot circumference
Medium 8”/20cm foot circumference
Large 9”/23cm foot circumference
Foot and leg length can be easily adjusted.
Needles: 2.25mm (US1) circular needles or dpns
2.5mm (US1.5) circular needles or dpns - for colourwork
(or size needed to get gauge).
Gauge: 40 sts x 48 rows per 4 inches using 2.25mm (US1) needle
36 sts x 44 rows per 4 inches using 2.5mm (US1.5) needle for colourwork
Yarn: Any 2 contrasting colours in 4ply sock yarn
Main colour - 50 grams 232.4 yards / 212.5 meters
Contrast colour - 10g (colourwork).
Sample: MC - Giddy Aunt Yarns Smooth Sock 50 g & CC - Unknown leftover 10g
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- First published: February 2023
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- Last updated: February 19, 2025 …
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