Workaday Socks by Eugenie Girou

Workaday Socks

Knitting
December 2021
both are used in this pattern
Light Fingering ?
32 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking Stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
223 - 351 yards (204 - 321 m)
To fit 8 (9, 10.5)“ / 20 (23, 27) cm foot circumference.
English
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A simple and straightforward sock pattern ideal for first-timers or those looking for an easy project to unwind at the end of the day. The Workaday Socks are worked seamlessly from the cuff down using a heel flap and gusset construction. The instructions are specific to the Magic Loop method of working in the round but can easily be adapted to DPNs or small circular needles.

FINISHED MEASUREMENT
To fit 8 (9, 10.5)“ / 20 (23, 27) cm foot circumference. Pattern includes instructions on how to adjust the length.

Sample is shown in size 8” / 20 cm foot circumference which fits size UK4 / US6 / EUR37.

RECOMMENDED YARN
4ply or fingering weight.

Colour A: Retrosaria - Mondim
100% fine Portuguese wool 421 yds / 385 m per 100g ball.
Colourway - 204 Yellow / Blue / Pink Speckle

Colour B: Onion - Nettle Sock
70% wool 30% nettle 202 yds / 185 m per 50 g ball.
Colourway - 1019 Citron

YARDAGE
Colour A: approximately 139 - 217 yds / 127 - 198 m depending on the length of the foot.

Colour B: approximately 84 - 135 yds / 77 - 123 m depending on the length of the foot.

GAUGE
32 sts & 42 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in stocking stitch on 2.25 mm needle after blocking.

NEEDLES
2.25 mm or size needed to get gauge.
32” / 80 cm circulars.