The Worst Way Socks
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The Worst Way Socks

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The Worst Way Socks by Carolyn Lisle
Knitting
Feet / LegsSocksMid-calf
Me
M
Needles & yarn
US 0 - 2.0 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
Austermann Step 4
459 yards in stash
February 2023
Zwerger Garn Opal Uni Solid 4-ply / 4-fach
465 yards in stash
Notes

First sock
Cuff 2.00
Leg 2.5
Toe, CW in Round 2.5
CW flat 2.0
CW gusset 2.0
Heel 1.5

The minimum size for competition is Medium (68 stitches).
Cuff - as written (you may knit more).
Leg - as written (1 set up round, 50 charted rounds, 1 additional round in color A).
Toe - as written (the only possibility for lengthening the foot is by adding more plain rounds of color B, as described in the pattern, after completing the toe increases).
Foot - as written (1 set up round, 26 rounds instep and sole, 48 rounds instep flap).
Gusset - as written for lower gusset (you may do the higher gusset).
Sole and Heel - as written.
Additional Requirements:

Your project page must indicate what size you knit.
Cautionary Notes:

There is a different setup round for the right and left sock of size M; the arrows should line up perfectly.
The arrows of the gusset band have reversed colors.

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by Zwerger Garn
Light Fingering
75% Wool, 25% Nylon
465 yards / 100 grams

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by Austermann
Light Fingering
75% Wool, 25% Nylon
459 yards / 100 grams

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  • Project created: May 5, 2023
  • In progress: May 5, 2023
  • Updated: January 20, 2025
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