Free Time

In Cuff Down, Fingering weight yarn, Patterns, Socks, Toe Up by Shannon

Finding yourself with some free time? I’ve got just the project for you: a poppingly-fun pair of two-color socks, perfect for all of those free moments that make up a full life.

Materials

  • Finished Measurements: Adult extra-small (small, medium, large, extra- large): to fit 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9)”/17.75 (19, 20.25, 21.5, 22.75) cm foot circumference.
  • Yarn: approximately 200-350 yards total fingering-weight yarn. I used Knitted Wit Victory Sock in Haute Pink (cA) and Naiad (cB) and Oregon Sky (cA) and Lagoon (cB) for the socks pictured.
  • Needles: US1/2.25mm needle for small- circumference knitting, or size needed to get gauge.
  • Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle.
  • Gauge: 36 sts & 50 rounds = 4″/10 cm in stockinette stitch, measured after blocking.