Rockpool Star Socks

The Rockpool Star socks – a cute seaside-themed trainer sock using a 5 mini skein set. The waves are crashing onto the shore and the starfish are relaxing in their rockpools. Rockpool Star is worked from the top down. Giddy Aunt Yarns have created this beautiful summery mini skein set in their BFL Twist base.

Pattern Details

RECOMMENDED YARN

4 ply/fingering weight yarn in a composition suitable for socks

YARN USED

Giddy Aunt Yarns BFL Twist Sock (100g; 420m (459yds); 75% BFL wool, 25% nylon) 4ply/fingering; Summer Set

CC1 Shell (beige)
65 (65, 75, 90)m / 71 (71, 82, 98)yds

CC2 Starfish (hot red)
50 (50, 55, 65)m / 55 (55, 60, 71)yds

CC3 Lolly (neon orange)
70 (70, 75, 95)m / 77 (77, 82, 104)yds

CC4 Lagoon (sea blue)
55 (55, 60, 75)m / 60 (60, 66, 82)yds

CC5 Ocean (dk green)
45 (50, 55, 65)m / 49 (55, 60, 71)yds

SIZE

1 [2, 3, 4]
To fit = 18 [20.5, 23, 25.5]cm / 7 [8, 9, 10]” foot circumference.
Finished dimensions = 15 [16.5, 19.5, 22]cm
6 [6½, 7¾, 8¾]” circumference at foot.

GAUGE

36 stitches by 52 rounds = 10cm [4”] in stocking stitch.
40 stitches by 80 rounds = 10cm [4″] in Starfish pattern.
Check your gauge.

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES

2.25 mm [US Size 1] needles for working in the round; either DPNs, long circular needle or preferred method for circular knitting; or size to obtain gauge

Stitch marker x 5

Darning needle

TECHNIQUES USED IN THE PATTERN:

  • Knit
  • Purl
  • Decreases (ssk, k2tog, p2tog)
  • Increases (m1l)
  • Slipped stitches (wyif sl, wyib sl)
  • Kitchener Stitch (video tutorial provided)

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.

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