Check My Stripes

This soft, nubbly sock in five sizes (XS/S/M/L/XL) is worked entirely in knit/purl textures for a simple knitting experience with a cozy result. Handsome stripes run down the leg and over the top of the foot, while a slip-stitch flap heel provides cushioning and strength. With a size to fit any member of the family, this is a great project to work any time and tuck into the gift box for a future celebration.

Shown here is size L in Stone Soup Fingering, color Pumice

Suggested Yarns:
Border Leicester Fingering, Seasons Fingering, Better Breakfast Fingering, Stone Soup Fingering, Blues Singer Fingering, Jacob Fingering, Shetlandia Fingering, or any heavy fingering/light sport yarn that knits to pattern gauge

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, elasticity, and yardage requirement. 

Finished Size:
6.5(7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10.5) inches in circumference to fit feet measuring up to 7.5(8.5, 9.5, 10.5, 11.5) inches around widest part of forefoot 

Yarn requirements:
300(350, 400, 450, 500) yards for average foot length 

Gauge:
32 sts and 48 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch (knit flat, washed, and air-dried)
36 sts and 56 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in leg pattern (knit flat, washed, and air-dried without stretching) 

Needles:
DPNS size 1US (2.25 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge Note:  pattern is written for construction on DPNs, but any circular method may be used