Australian Homespun

SOCKS WITH DOTS

MATERIALS

• Patons Patonyle Merino 4 ply 50g: one ball of Sand (1003) for Colour 1 (C1) and one ball of Dark Grey (1005) for Colour 2 (C2)

• Malabrigo Sock 100g: one skein of Ravelry Red (611) for Colour 3 (C3)

• One set each 2.25mm [UK 13/US 1] and 2.5mm [UK 13/US 1] double-pointed knitting needles

• Yarn needle and stitch-markers (as desired)

Finished sizes:

There are three sizes: small (medium-large)

Leg length from ankle: approx 18cm (7in)

Foot length: approx 21 (23-25) cm [8¼ (9-9¾)in]

Note: A pair of socks uses approx 115-135m (127-149yd) of C1, 145-180m (160-198yd) of C2 and 100-115m (110-127yd) of C3.

ABBREVIATIONS

 = begin, beginning; = continue; = decrease, decreased, decreasing; = knit; = knit 2 sts together; = purl 2 sts together; = purl; = remainder, remains, remaining; = repeat; = slip; = slip next 2 sts knitways one at a time to right-hand needle, insert left needle into front= knit every round; = stitches; = together; = with yarn in back; = with yarn in front

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