These socks are knitted toe-up with included instructions for the shadow wrap short row heel and the pretty Purple Raindrop stitch pattern.
Techniques include a circular cast-on, increases to shape the toe, and short rows using a shadow-wrap technique (SW-KRL and SW-PLL) to avoid holes. The pretty Raindops stitch pattern is worked on the instep (top of the foot) with the sole stitch worked in stocking stitch.
Designer
Tina Jane
Finished Size
One size, to fit average woman’s foot, 7” foot & leg circumference, adjustable length
Yarn
Shown in Alegria, 1 sk of A2620 Thistle
Notions
2 Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle
Gauge
34 sts and 42 rnds in pattern = 10cm/4” after blocking
Needle Size
2.5mm set of 4 or 5 DPNs or preferred sock knitting needle (e.g. short circular, or longer circular for magic loop method)
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