The Back of Beyond Socken

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Finished foot circumference: 17.5 (18.75, 20, 21.25, 22.5) cm / 6.75 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9)” – recommended to be worn with 2.5 cm / 1” of negative ease.

YARN
Ritual Dyes Maven (100% Rambouillet Wool; 242 metres / 265 yards per 50 g)

MC: 165 (195, 215, 240, 270) metres / 180 (215, 235, 265, 295) yards
CC: 150 (185, 200, 225, 245) metres / 165 (200, 220, 245, 270) yards
Yarn for duplicate stitch (optional): approximately 1 metre/ 1 yard.

Sample shown is knit in colourways Bone (MC) and Chromite (CC). Emma wears a size 3 with 4 cm / 1.5" of negative ease. Paloma wears a size 3 with 2 cm / 0.75" of negative ease.

NEEDLES
2.25 mm / US 1 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” for heels and toes on all sizes (or needle size to obtain gauge)
2.25 (2.25, 2.25, 2.5, 2.75) mm / US 1 (US 1, US 1, US 1.5, US 2) circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” for cuff (or needle size to obtain gauge)
2.25 (2.5, 2.75, 3, 3.25) mm / US 1 (US 1.5, US 2, US 2.5, US 3) circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” for colourwork (or needle size to obtain gauge)

This pattern uses the magic loop technique. To work this pattern using the magic loop technique, use a circular needle with a cable length of at least at least 80 cm / 32” instead of double-pointed needles.

GAUGE
This pattern is sized by adjusting the gauge according to the size you wish to make. Take the time to swatch carefully in the colourwork pattern to ensure a good fit, using the needles you need to achieve the desired gauge.

36 sts x 52 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette, on smaller needle, after blocking – for heels and toes)

In the round, in colourwork, on larger needle, after blocking:

Size 1: 40 sts x 45 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4”
Size 2: 38 sts x 42 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4”
Size 3: 35 sts x 38 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4”
Size 4: 33 sts x 36.5 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4”
Size 5: 31 sts x 35 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4”

In the round, in 2x2 ribbing, on smaller needle, after blocking:
Sizes 1, 2 & 3: 34 sts x 52 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4”
Size 4: 32 sts x 50 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4”
Size 5: 30 sts x 48 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4”

NOTIONS
• Blocking tools
• Darning needle
• Removable stitch markers (optional)
• Scrap yarn
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure

• Foot circumference: 17.5 (18.75, 20, 21.25, 22.5) cm / 6.75 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9)”
• Leg length to heel, including cuff: 14 (14.75, 16, 16.5, 17.25) cm / 5.5 (5.8, 6.3, 6.5, 6.8)”

Designer: Natalie Sheldon
Models: Paloma Isa Mercado & Emma Fierberg
Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab
Graphic Design: Camille Romano