Skill Level
Intermediate
Finished Measurements
(Measured around the ball of the foot)
6 [6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11]โ / 15 [16.5, 18, 19, 20.5, 21.5, 23, 24.5, 25.5, 27, 28] cm circumference โ choose a size that will give you 1-1.5โ / 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.ย
Suggested Needles
US1 (2.25 mm) 40โ (100 cm) circular needles, or size required to obtain gauge
Notions
Tapestry needle, stitch markers (1)
Yarn Requirements
MC: 200-500 yds / 183-458 m of fingering weight yarn (depending on the length of your foot and leg)
CC: 44 [50, 56, 62, 68, 75, 81, 88, 95, 103, 110] yds / 40 [46, 51, 57, 62, 69, 74, 80, 87, 94, 101] m of fingering weight yarn
Sample Yarn for Electric Slide
Turtlepurl โ Striped Turtle Toes
75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon
450 yds (411 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)
Colour: The Artist B-Side
https://turtlepurl.com/
Gauge
32 stitches by 40 rounds in stockinette = 4โ / 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.
Discover more from rhyFlower Knits
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.