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PATTERN INFO
Ren – Worked in the round, Ren contains both cuff-down and toe-up written directions and a chart for the pattern stitch. The pattern has instructions for an afterthought heel, but you may substitute whatever heel you enjoy using.
The pattern is written for the magic loop method for knitting socks; however, the design could be worked on double-pointed needles or mini-circulars instead should you prefer.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
(Measured around the ball of the foot.)
7.5 [8, 8.5, 9]” / 19 [20.5, 21.5, 23] cm circumference. The sample shown was knit using the toe-up version of this pattern on 60-sts.
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
US1 (2.25 mm) 32”-40” (82-102 cm) circular needles, or size required to obtain gauge.
NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, cable needle, scrap yarn, stitch marker (optional)
YARN REQUIREMENTS
300-500 yds (274-458 m) fingering weight yarn (depending on the length of your foot and leg)
SUGGESTED YARN
Fibre Goddess – Emma 8-ply
80% SW Merino 20% Nylon
420 yds (388 m) / 4 oz (115 g)
Colorway: All Cheap and Debonair
GAUGE
8 stitches by 10 rounds in stockinette = 1” / 2.5 cm, after blocking. Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will result in a size difference for your finished socks.
LOW-VISIBILITY & SCREEN READER FORMAT
A low-visibility and a screen-reader accessible version of this pattern are available for the pattern’s English version. The low-visibility format is 24pt print in Arial, black font, no italics, and contains written directions (there are no charts to work from). The screen reader format has all the items mentioned above, contains no abbreviations, and accessibility checked by read-aloud function on both a Windows PC and Android device.
WHOLESALE PRINTS
rhyFlower Knits patterns are available in print via our wholesale distributor Deep South Fibers.
PATTERN SUPPORT
For pattern support for this design, please email melinda@rhyflowerknits.com
