Mackerel Skies Socks
The Mackerel Skies socks are a simple pair of socks. Mackerel skies are dappled with rows of small fleecy clouds, reminiscent of the scale pattern on a mackerel’s back. The perfect way to describe the texture of these socks. They are worked from the top down with a band heel and gusset and a simple knit and purl pattern that creates an interesting pillowed effect.
Pattern Details
RECOMMENDED YARN
4 ply/fingering weight yarn in a composition suitable for socks.
YARN USED IN SAMPLE
Regia Premium Bamboo (100g; 400m [438yds]; 45% wool, 30% viscose, 25% nylon) 4ply/fingering; colour 55 Denim Blue
245 [290, 330, 385, 465]m / 268 [317, 361, 421, 509]yds
1 [1, 1, 1, 2] balls
GAUGE
32 sts by 48 rounds = 4” [10cm] in stocking stitch. Check your gauge.
SIZE
1 [2, 3, 4, 5]
To fit 18 [20.5, 23, 25.5, 28]cm / 7 [8, 9, 10, 11]” foot circumference.
Finished dimensions = 15 [18, 20.5, 23, 25.5]cm / 6 [7, 8, 9, 10]” circumference.
NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
2.5 mm [US Size 1.5] needles; or size to obtain gauge
Stitch marker x 3
Darning needle
TECHNIQUES USED IN THE PATTERN:
- Knit and purl
- Slip stitches
- Decreases (ssk, k2tog, p2tog)
- Increases (m1l, m1r)
- Kitchener Stitch (tutorial provided)
This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.
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