Bashful Socks

A classic and interestingly textured pair of socks knit up in Hue Loco Merino Sock. Claudia Q, who is not normally a sock knitter, was so mesmerized by the amazingly dyed skeins of Hue Loco that she was inspired to design her very first pair of socks. She’s now completely hooked on sock knitting, and she cannot think of a better gift to give someone (or yourself) then a beautiful and cozy pair of hand knit socks. The smooth and slightly lustrous ply of Hue Loco really makes the basket weave rib pattern stand out. We think that you'll love both the pattern and the yarn and we hope that you'll choose Hue Loco to knit your unique pair of Bashful Socks!

Designed by Claudia Q

One Size

Cuff and Foot Circumference (unstretched): approx 7.5” / 19 cm
Leg Height: 6” / 15 cm
Foot Length: Adjustable

Yarn
Hue Loco Merino Sock (Fingering weight; 80% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Nylon; 400 yd / 365 m per 100 g skein)
1 skein in Bashful

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

Gauge
30 sts & 42 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch on 2.25mm (US 1) DPNs, blocked
26 sts in Double Basketweave Gusset chart should measure 2.5” / 6.5 cm across.

Notions
Removable stitch marker, stitch markers, tapestry needle

Techniques Used
Working with DPNs
Long-tail cast on
Working in the round
Knitting and purling
Reading a Chart
Decreasing
Kitchener stitch

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. Foot length is adjustable. Leg circumference is adjustable by changing pattern gauge.