Tessellar Socks Kit Cheap

Contrasting colours really make the 2 colour honeycomb stitch pattern in these socks pop! The colour work stranding around the foot also adds warmth and durability.

Designed By Claudia Q

Needles
A set of five 2.25mm (US 1) DPNS
A set of five 2.5mm (US 1 ½) DPNS
or needles required to obtain correct gauge

Notions
Removable stitch marker, stitch markers, tapestry needle

GAUGE
34sts & 44 rows = 4” 10 cm in 2 Colour Dot stitch on 2.5mm (US1 ½) DPNs, blocked

TECHNIQUE USED
Working with DPNs
Long-tail cast on
Working in the round
Knitting and purling
Increasing and decreasing
Working stranded colour work
Kitchener stitch

MEASUREMENTS
ONE SIZE
Cuff Foot Circumference (unstretched): approx 7½” 19 cm
Leg Height: 6” 15 cm
Foot Length: Adjustable.

NOTES
These socks are knit from the cuff down to the toe. The heel is shaped using the heel flap method and the toe is grafted together with Kitchener stitch. Instructions are written for double pointed needles, however Magic Loop technique can be used if preferred. if using Magic Loop, place a marker for each needle change when setting up gusset. When working stranded colour work sections, carry non-working yarns loosely in the back and catch them every 2 sts. Foot length is adjustable. Leg circumference is adjustable by changing pattern gauge.