Innovator Socks
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The Innovator Socks are a sock version of the Projector Shawl. It features simple stripes to mimic the garter stripes used in the shawl and has the same lace pattern at the ankle. It’s a great way to use up the leftover yarn from the shawl.
PATTERN INFORMATION:
- Toe-up sock construction.
- Simple stripes with lace at the ankle.
- Shown in size small.
Materials:
- US 1 (2.25 mm) double pointed needles or preferred needle type
- US 0 (2 mm) double pointed needles or preferred needle type
Notions:
- 2 - Stitch marker
- Darning needle
- Scissors
- Measuring Tape
Finished size: adult S (M, L, XL)
7.5 (8, 9, 10)“ / 17.5 (20, 22.5, 25)cm finished foot circumference
To be worn with 0.25” - 1” 0.5 - 2.5cm of negative ease
Gauge: 32 sts x 46 rows = 4”/10cm with US 1 (X mm) in stockinette st, blocked
Yarn:
For sizes: adult S (M, L, XL)
C1: 235 (261, 316, 377)yards
215 (238, 289, 344)mC2: 235 (261, 316, 377)yards
215 (238, 289, 344)mC3: 44 (46, 52, 58)yards
40 (42, 48, 53)m
Yarn used:
C1: Golden Sheep BFL Sock. (Fingering Weight; 75% Superwash British Bluefaced Leicester/ 25% Nylon; 100g; 464 yards/ 424 meters). 1 skein required. Color used: Black Sand Beach.
C2: Golden Sheep Merino Fingering. (Fingering Weight; 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 100g; 438 yards/ 400 meters). 1 skein required. Color used: Blue Agave.
C3: Golden Sheep Merino Fingering. (Fingering Weight; 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 100g; 438 yards/ 400 meters). 1 skein required. Color used: Michelle’s Shells.
Skills to Explore: jenny’s surprisingly stretchy cast-on/bind-off (or preferred cast-on/bind-off for socks), knitting in the round, lace knitting (chart/written instructions), german short rows