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Hugs and kisses socks. DROPS Alpaca

1/19/2015

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So here it is. My first home designed pattern. Gotta keep it simple and gotta show sock recipients love :) This is the inspiration behind these toe warmers.

DROPS Alpaca wool was lovely to work with. Who can resist the cute alpaca face on the lable.


Requirements:
  • 2 balls of Drops Alpaca wool 50g. (4ply for socks!)
  • 2.5mm double pointed needles
  • Contast yarn 4ply. Only small amount required.
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Instructions:
  • Cast on 60 st
  • Divide stitches evenly between 4 needles.
  • K2 P2 for whole row. Repeat untill cuff measures 3.5cm
  • Knit three rows
  • Start colour work Chart A
  • Once colourwork complete knit 6cm untill you add in a contrast wool for an afterthrought heal.
  • Knit body of foot for 12cm for small size five or 13 cm for size 6. (Allow length of foot minus the 8 - 10cm the heal and toe will provide)
  • Toe decreases as follows ; dec 4 stitches at side seam 1st round. Knit 3 rounds. Then reduce 4 stitches at side seam 1 round.
  • Knit 2 rounds then dec 4 stiches on next round. Repeat twice
  • Knit 1 round then decrease 4 stitches on next round. Repeat three times.
  • Decrease 4 stitches on every round untill 16 stitches remain. Finish with kitchener stitch.
  • Feed needles though stitch loops along constrast tread untill 60 stitches picked up. Spread evenly umong 4 needles. Work heal as toe decreases.
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This has been a massive help to me.. See dummies link below

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