Highly textured patterns, as found in these socks, look best in solid-colored yarns. Pick your loved one's favorite color in a solid shade and even a non-knitter will recognize the intricacy of your stitchwork.
Finished Size: 7" foot circumference and 8 1/2" long from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit women's U.S. shoe sizes 7 to 8.
Yarn: Schoeller + Stahl Fortissima Socka (75% superwash wool, 25% polyamide; 230 yd [210 m]/50 g): #1003 cherry, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Yarn weight: #1 - Super Fine
Gauge: 19 sts and 26 rnds = 2" in St st
Needles: Size 0 (2 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts, 2007