Polperro Socks

Polperro is a really simple sock design suitable for beginner sock knitters. Worked from the top down, they feature a sweet gansey pattern on the leg and instep worked in just knit and purl stitches. The pattern is well explained when it comes to turning the heel and working the gusset. I was told by one of my testers they are possibly the best fitting socks she has ever made! Choose to work in contrasting colours or one colour only. This pattern also lends itself well to variegated yarn.

MEASUREMENTS

Child (XS, S) (M, L)

Stitches around leg/foot

48 (56, 64) (72, 80)

To Fit Foot Circumference

17.25 (20, 22.25) (25, 27.25)cm

7 (7.75, 8.75) (9.75, 10.75)in

Actual Foot Circumference

15 (17.5, 20) (22.5, 25)cm

6 (7, 7.75) (8.75, 9.75)in

Actual Leg Circumference

15 (17.5, 20) (22.5, 25)cm

6 (7, 7.75) (8.75, 9.75)in

Actual Length - Cuff to bottom of Heel

(adjustable)

17.5 (19.5, 21.5) (22.5, 24.5)cm

7 (7.75, 8.5) (8.75, 9.75)in

YARN

Any 4ply sock yarn from your stash

Sample used:

Needle and Fred BFL Sock (4ply/Fingering

weight, 75% Bluefaced Leicester, 25% nylon;

425m/464yds per 100g skein)

Quantities of each MC and CC:

80 (108, 136) (168, 206)m

88 (119, 149) (184, 226)yds

20 (27, 34) (42, 52)g

Or if working in one colour

Approx 160 (216, 272) (336, 412)m

175 (237, 298) (368, 451)yds,

40 (54, 68) (84, 103)g

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

A set of 2.25mm (UK 13/US 1) double pointed

needles or circular needles, 60cm (32in) long

if using Magic Loop method

3 stitch markers

TENSION

33 sts and 42 rounds to 10cm / 4in over st st

using 2.25mm (UK 13/US 1) needles.