These socks were inspired by the main character in the novel The Little Shop of Found Things by Paula Brackston. Xanthe feels intense connections to antiques, sensing bits of the past in the vintage items. She is drawn to a beautiful silver chatelaine and is transported back to the 17th century upon examining it. While there, she attempts to remedy a huge injustice related to its history. Xanthe‘s Socks are knit from the cuff down and feature a heel flap and gusset.

PATTERN DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Advanced Intermediate; skills required include: cables and mock cables, lifted increases, picking up stitches, short-row shaping, decreases, reverse stockinette, and kitchener. A stitch count chart is provided to help keep you on track through the changes.

SIZES: Adult S (M, L): to fit 7.5 (9, 10.5)“ /19 (23, 26.5)cm foot circ with 1”/2.5cm negative ease

GAUGE: With smaller needles, blocked: 35 sts & 44 rows = 4“/10cm in reverse stockinette stitch

MATERIALS:
fingering weight sock yarn: Size M shown above in handspun 3-ply: 67% Bluefaced Leicester wool & 33% Lincoln longwool blended on drumcarder, spun semi-woolen: 13 wpi, 3-ply 370yds/405m spun, used 264 yds/241 m
U.S. 2 (2.75 mm) needles
U.S. 1 (2.25 mm) needles
Cable needle (optional)
2 stitch markers
Darning needle
Optional magnetic board with magnets

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