Longjohn Sock
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This top-down sock in six sizes (XXS, XS, S, M, L , XL) features a universally appealing knit/purl motif which strikes a great balance between a subtle look and fun knitting that travels well; it also puts variegated yarns to great use. Sock is easily converted to toe-up construction.
Shown here in Shalimar Yarns Zoe, color Cayenne
Suggested Yarns:
Better Breakfast Fingering, Stone Soup Fingering, or any springy sock yarn which has approximately 425 yards to 4 ounces.
Substituting needles and/or yarn may result in an overall variation in size.
Finished Size:
5.75(6.75 , 7.75, 8.75, 9.75, 10.75) inches in circumference to fit feet measuring up to 7(8, 9, 10, 11, 12) inches around
Yarn Requirements:
275(325, 375, 425, 475, 500) yds
Gauge:
32 sts and 48 rows = 4” in stockinette
Needles:
DPNs size US1 (2.25mm), or size to obtain correct gauge.