Wanderly

Four sizes are given but notes are also included for customizing width and length to any size of foot. Skills/Techniques: Judy’s magic cast-on, knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing, cabling, afterthought heel, sewn bind-off. Detailed instructions and photos are included for these techniques, with video links for most. Construction: These socks are knit from the toe up with an afterthought heel. They are knit on two short circular needles but the pattern gives adaptations for using dpns or magic loop. Yarn: Sport weight tightly-spun yarn in 100% wool or a wool-nylon blend; 1 (2, 2,2) skeins MC, 1 skein CC, or approximately 220 (250, 330, 410) yards MC and 30 (40, 50, 60) yards CC. Sample is knit in Pebble and Mineral Red. Needles: Two US #3 US (3.25 mm) circular needles 16” to 24” in length, or size to obtain gauge. Can also be knit on double pointed needles or one long circular needle using magic loop method. Notions: Stitch marker, cable needle, scissors, tapestry needle, 18” of smooth scrap yarn that does not contrast strongly with your MC. Suggested: spare needles several sizes smaller for picking up stitches. Gauge: 22 stitches and 32 rows to 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch. 24 stitches and 32 rows to 4”/10 cm in cable stitch. Sizes/Finished Measurements: Adult S, M, L, XL Because the cable pattern on these socks pulls in when relaxed and stretches when worn, choose your size based on the suggested foot circumference rather than the sock circumference. S: 6” finished sock circumference to fit 7-7 ¾” foot circumference; 9” length; 9” height M: 7” finished sock circumference to fit 8-8¾” foot circumference; 9 ¾” length; 9 ¾” height L: 8” finished sock circumference to fit 9-9 ¾” foot circumference; 10 ¼“ length; 10 ¼” height XL: 9” finished sock circumference to fit 10-11” foot circumference; 10 ½” length; 10 ½” height