Contrasting colours really make the 2 colour honeycomb stitch pattern in these socks pop! The colour work stranding around the foot also adds warmth and durability.Designed By Claudia QYarnHue Loco Merino Sock (Fingering weight; 80% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Nylon; 400 yd / 365 m per 100 g skein)MC - 1 skein in Robin’s EggCC- 1 skein in Silver LeafNeedlesA set of five 2.25mm (US 1) DPNS A set of five 2.5mm (US 1 ½) DPNSor needles required to obtain correct gaugeNotionsRemovable stitch marker, stitch markers, tapestry needleGAUGE34sts & 44 rows = 4†/ 10 cm in 2 Colour Dot stitch on 2.5mm (US1 ½) DPNs, blockedTECHNIQUE USEDWorking with DPNsLong-tail cast on Working in the roundKnitting and purlingIncreasing and decreasingWorking stranded colour workKitchener stitchMEASUREMENTSONE SIZECuff / Foot Circumference (unstretched): approx 7½†/ 19 cmLeg Height: 6†/ 15 cmFoot Length: Adjustable.NOTESThese socks are knit from the cuff down to the toe. The heel is shaped using the heel flap method and the toe is grafted together with Kitchener stitch. Instructions are written for double pointed needles, however Magic Loop technique can be used if preferred. if using Magic Loop, place a marker for each needle change when setting up gusset. When working stranded colour work sections, carry non-working yarns loosely in the back and catch them every 2 sts. Foot length is adjustable. Leg circumference is adjustable by changing pattern gauge.
