Waves of Life - Socks

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Finished foot circumference: 18.5 (19.75, 21, 22.25, 23.5) cm / 7.25 (7.75, 8.25, 8.75, 9.25)” – recommended to be worn with approx 1.5 cm / 0.75” of negative ease.

YARN
Laine Rebelle La Clun Forest (100% pure virgin wool from Isère and Alpes-Maritimes; 457 metres / 500 yards per 100 g)

180 (195, 215, 235, 255) metres / 200 (215, 235, 260, 280) yards

More or less yarn may be needed if changing the foot and/or leg length. Foot length in sample shown is 16.5 cm / 6.5”.

Sample shown is knit in colourway Ecru. Francesca wears a size 3 with 4 cm / 1.5” of negative ease.

NEEDLES
2.5 mm / US 1.5 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)

This pattern uses the magic loop technique. The top of the foot/front of the leg is worked across the first needle (N1) and the sole of the foot/back of the leg is worked across the second needle (N2).

GAUGE
30 sts x 44 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette stitch, after blocking)
30 sts x 47 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in wave sequence, after blocking)

NOTIONS
• Blocking tools (sock blockers or blocking mats and t-pins)
• Darning needle
• Scrap yarn
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure

SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
• Judy’s Magic Cast-On, Method 8 Cast-On, or preferred method for a toe-up cast-on
• Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off
• Picking up stitches
• Chart reading (optional)

CONTRIBUTORS
• Model: Francesca Margaux
• Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
• Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab & Jen Hurley
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Foot circumference: 18.5 (19.75, 21, 22.25, 23.5) cm / 7.25 (7.75, 8.25, 8.75, 9.25)”
• Leg length: 11.75 cm / 4.75” (customisable)