Riptide Socks
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$5.00
$5.00
DIGITAL KNITTING PATTERN
These socks are knitted from the toe up and feature short-row heels and a twisted-stitch pattern that swells and recedes like the tides. Plus, the twisted stitches give the socks extra stretchiness!
MATERIALS
Louet Gems Fingering Weight (100% wool; 185yds/169m per 1.76oz/50g skein); two skeins in Caribbean Blue
Set of US #2/2.75mm double-pointed needles
Set of US #1/2.25mm double-pointed needles
Tapestry needle
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot circumference = 8in/20cm, relaxed
Foot length = approximately 10in/25cm, but can be adjusted by working more or less of
chart before beginning heel
GAUGE
30 sts/40 rows = 4in/10cm in stockinette stitch with larger needles
These socks are knitted from the toe up and feature short-row heels and a twisted-stitch pattern that swells and recedes like the tides. Plus, the twisted stitches give the socks extra stretchiness!
MATERIALS
Louet Gems Fingering Weight (100% wool; 185yds/169m per 1.76oz/50g skein); two skeins in Caribbean Blue
Set of US #2/2.75mm double-pointed needles
Set of US #1/2.25mm double-pointed needles
Tapestry needle
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot circumference = 8in/20cm, relaxed
Foot length = approximately 10in/25cm, but can be adjusted by working more or less of
chart before beginning heel
GAUGE
30 sts/40 rows = 4in/10cm in stockinette stitch with larger needles
