Whale of a Tail Socks
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This top-down sock design features a twisted ribbed cuff in the first contrasting color that flows into a textured cable pattern worked in the main color.The sock is then continued in pattern around the leg of the sock until the heel flap. The heel flap and turn of the heel are worked in a contrasting color.
Then, the main color is used again to work the gusset and continued for the foot, keeping the instep in the set pattern and stockinette stitch for the sole until the beginning of the toe.
Finally, the contrasting color is used to finish the toe.
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PATTERN DETAILS
Yarn
Lolodidit Loriginal (85% Extra Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 15% Nylon; 440 yds [402 m]/100 g) Color Helping Hippos Maui (MC), 1 skein;
Lolodidit Lil’ Lolo (85% Extra Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 15% Nylon; 124 yds [113 m]/28g; Color Bubbilicious (CC), 1 skein
Lolodidit Lil’ Lolo (85% Extra Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 15% Nylon; 124 yds [113 m]/28g; Color Bubbilicious (CC), 1 skein
Needle
Size US 1.5 (2.5 mm) needles, DPNs, or two 24" [60 cm] circular needles for two circulars technique, or one 32" [80 cm] or longer circular needle for Magic Loop technique
Gauge
32 sts and 48 rnds = 4" [10cm] in St st patt after blocking
34 sts and 48 rnds = 4" [10cm] in Textured Cable patt after blocking
34 sts and 48 rnds = 4" [10cm] in Textured Cable patt after blocking
Sizes
Small (Medium, Large)
Leg circumference: 7 (7.5, 8.5)" [17.8 (19, 21.5) cm]
Foot circumference: 7.25 (7.75, 8.75)" [18.5 (19.7, 22) cm]
Leg length: 5.75" [14.6 cm] 1" [2.5 cm] negative ease recommended
Leg circumference: 7 (7.5, 8.5)" [17.8 (19, 21.5) cm]
Foot circumference: 7.25 (7.75, 8.75)" [18.5 (19.7, 22) cm]
Leg length: 5.75" [14.6 cm] 1" [2.5 cm] negative ease recommended
Notions
Removable stitch marker, ruler, tapestry needle.
About the Designer
Lori Wagner
Lori Wagner resides in Henderson, Nevada, where she splits her time designing and teaching knitting classes at her local yarn shop. She learned to knit in 2008 while on a girls' getaway and started designing and self-publishing her designs on Ravelry in 2012. When not knitting, she enjoys reading, hiking, baking and, hanging out with her two cats, Purl and Penny.
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