Birdhouse Socks
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Sometimes you just need a gentle knit, something effortless that will allow your mind to relax and unwind. These straightforward socks, knit from the toe-up will provide that much needed relaxation. Simply start off until you haven’t a care in the world, then finish with some uncomplicated lace when you’re ready.
Yarn
Peak District Yarns, 4ply
(75% Bluefaced Leicester, 25% nylon; 425 m/ 465 yds per 100g skein)
75 (100, 130, 158, 203) 251, 274, 302, 352, 379 m/ 82 (109, 142, 173, 222) 274, 300, 330, 385, 414 yds
Needles and Notions
2.75 mm (US 2) circular needles 80 cm/ 32” if using magic loop or Double Pointed Needles
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Gauge
32 sts x 48 rnds over 10 cm/ 4” in stocking stitch, worked in the round, after blocking.
Final measurements
Baby (toddler, pre-schooler, child, teen) XS, S, M, L, XL = 11.5 (12.5, 14, 15, 16.5) 18, 19, 20.5, 22, 23 cm/ 4.5 (5, 5.5, 6, 6.5) 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9” foot circumference.
Accessibility
This pattern also includes a low vision version for those with additional needs. This includes: full written instructions, all black text, Arial font in size 22 throughout and no italics.
Sometimes you just need a gentle knit, something effortless that will allow your mind to relax and unwind. These straightforward socks, knit from the toe-up will provide that much needed relaxation. Simply start off until you haven’t a care in the world, then finish with some uncomplicated lace when you’re ready.
Yarn
Peak District Yarns, 4ply
(75% Bluefaced Leicester, 25% nylon; 425 m/ 465 yds per 100g skein)
75 (100, 130, 158, 203) 251, 274, 302, 352, 379 m/ 82 (109, 142, 173, 222) 274, 300, 330, 385, 414 yds
Needles and Notions
2.75 mm (US 2) circular needles 80 cm/ 32” if using magic loop or Double Pointed Needles
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Gauge
32 sts x 48 rnds over 10 cm/ 4” in stocking stitch, worked in the round, after blocking.
Final measurements
Baby (toddler, pre-schooler, child, teen) XS, S, M, L, XL = 11.5 (12.5, 14, 15, 16.5) 18, 19, 20.5, 22, 23 cm/ 4.5 (5, 5.5, 6, 6.5) 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9” foot circumference.
Accessibility
This pattern also includes a low vision version for those with additional needs. This includes: full written instructions, all black text, Arial font in size 22 throughout and no italics.
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