Skill Level
Intermediate
Finished Measurements
(Measured around the ball of the foot)
7.5 [8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11]” / 19 [20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5, 26.5, 28] cm circumference — choose a size that will give you 1-1.5” / 2.5-4 cm of negative ease. The finished measurements do not factor in negative ease, these are the actual measurements for the finished item.
Notions
Tapestry needle, stitch markers (1)
Suggested Needles
US1 (2.25 mm) 40” (100 cm) circular needles, or size required to obtain gauge
Yarn Requirements
MC: 300-500 yds / 274-458 m of fingering weight yarn (depending on the length of your foot and leg)
CC: 62 [68, 75, 81, 88, 95, 103, 110] yds / 57 [62, 69, 74, 80, 87, 94, 101] m of fingering weight yarn
Sample Yarn for Pattern
Polka Dot Creek — Sock Set
75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon
463 yds (423 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)
Colour: Mint Chocolate Chip
https://polkadotcreekyarn.com/
Gauge
32 stitches by 40 rounds in stockinette = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking. Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will result in a size difference for your finished socks.
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