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Strike Up the Band Socks Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Women

Item:

Socks

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

Knit and purl
Decrease - K2tog & SSK
2 Circular needle method for knitting in the round

Pattern Description:

Hate the gusset decreases on your socks? Hate doing the Kitchener stitch to close the toe? Then these are the socks for you! These plain socks feature a band heel and a toe that does not require grafting. You can spice them up by adding a stitch pattern to the leg and instep if you'd like. You can also substitute this heel and toe for any sock worked on 60 stitches. So Strike Up the Band and celebrate!

Gauge:

8 sts per inch in stockinette stitch

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

For a woman's size medium foot. Length is easily adjusted.

Materials:

100g fingering weight yarn
2 - US Size 2 circulars, 24"

You Will Also Need:

Stitch markers
Tapestry needle