On-Your-Toes Socks

Finished Size: About 6 1/2 (7 1/2, 8, 9, 9 3/4)" foot circumference and 7 (8, 9, 10, 11)" leg length from top of leg to base of heel for crew socks; 14 1/2 (15 1/4, 16, 16 1/2, 17 1/4)" leg length from top of leg to base of heel for knee socks. Socks shown measure 9" in foot circumference. Crew socks measure 10" long; knee socks measure 16 1/2" long.
Yarn: Colinette JitterBug (100% merino; 292 yd [267 m]/100 g): 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) for crew socks; 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) for knee socks. Socks shown in #85 jay (blue) and #71 fire (red). Yarn distributed by Unique Kolours.
Yarn weight: #1 - Super Fine
Gauge: 14 sts and 21 rows = 2" in St st worked in the rnd on smaller needles.
Needles: Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Optional: size 2 (2.5 mm): set of 4 dpn for wider upper leg. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Summer 2007