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FINISHED SIZE (BOTH GAUGES)
Medium-width adult: Up to 10"/25cm foot on 8"/20cm cuff. For a longer foot, knit a shorter cuff–or purchase more yarn.
FINGERING-WEIGHT VERSION
YARN
Approx. 375 yds/343m of a fingering-weight sock yarn (includes approx. 85 yds/78m for contrasting heel and toe, if desired).
Shown in 2 skeins Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine (433 yds/400m each) in colors 1207 (grey) and 1281 (red); 1 skein each.
Also shown in 2 skeins Regia 4-Ply Design Line: Arne & Carlos (230 yds/210m each) in color 3655. (NOTE: new skeins of Arne & Carlos are in 100g balls (459 yds/420m each); 1 skein will yield a pair of socks.)
Larger men's shoe sizes might require an extra skein, especially if longer cuffs are desired.
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Set of 5 double-point needles or 2 circular needles, US 1 (2.25mm) or size to obtain gauge.
1yd/m smooth waste yarn in same weight, contrasting color, to place heel.
Locking marker.
Darning needle to finish.
Reinforcing yarn, if desired.
GAUGE
Approx. 32 sts = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch.
DK/SPORT-WEIGHT VERSION
YARN
2 skeins Regia 6-Ply (137 yds/125m each). (Shown here in color 2143.) Or approx. 270 yds/247m of an equivalent DK- or sport-weight sock yarn (includes approx. 65 yds/59m for contrasting heel and toe, if desired). Larger men's shoe sizes might require a third skein, especially if longer cuffs are desired.
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Set of 5 double-point needles or 2 circular needles, US 3 (3.25mm) or size to obtain gauge.
1yd/m smooth waste yarn in same weight, contrasting color, to place heel.
Locking marker.
Darning needle to finish.
Reinforcing yarn, if desired.
GAUGE
Approx. 24 sts = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch in the round.
