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MATERIALS
Purl Soho’s Fine Print, 75% superwash wool and 25% nylon. Each ball of this fingering-weight yarn is 218 yards/ 50 grams.

ANKLE VERSION

• Main Color: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1-2) ball(s); approximately 105-120 (140-160, 160-180, 180-210, 210-240) total yards required, depending on foot length. We used Gray Patina.
• Contrast Color: 1 ball; approximately 75 (100, 105, 145, 175) total yards required. We used Sunflower Yellow.

CREW VERSION

• Main Color: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) ball(s); approximately 105-120 (150–180, 200-215, 250-265, 325-340) total yards required, depending on foot length. We used Bright Turquoise.
• Contrast Color: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) ball(s); approximately 110 (145, 165, 195, 235) total yards required. We used the color Candy Apple.

MID-CALF VERSION

• Main Color: 1 (1-2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s); approximately 150–160 (210–235, 250–275, 290–320, 365–395) total yards required, depending on foot length. We used Heirloom White.
• Contrast Color: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) ball (s); approximately 125 (155, 175, 215, 255) total yards required. We used the color Peacock Feather.

You will also need…

• US ½ (2.25 mm), 32-inch or longer circular knitting needles for Magic Loop OR a set of US ½ (2.25 mm) double pointed needles
• A few yards of fingering-weight scrap yarn
• For Toe-Up Version: A size B–E (2.5–3.5 mm) crochet hook for Provisional Cast On
• An Easy Heel Colorblock Socks in Fine Print Pattern

PLEASE NOTE:
Our original versions of this pattern used our Posy yarn, which is no longer available, and US 0 (2mm) needles. These versions used 2-3 skeins of Posy for the Main Color, and a different color of Posy each for the Cuffs, Heels, and Toes and was knit at a slightly different gauge. For more on those versions, visit the original posts here and here!

We also designed a version of this pattern for Quartz. This version used 1 skein of Quartz for the Main Color and 1 skein for the Contrast Color and was knit at a slightly different gauge as well. For more on that version, visit the original post!

GAUGE
38 stitches and 48 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

SIZES
Little Kid (Big Kid/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, Adult X-Large)

Finished Foot Circumference: 6 (7¼, 8, 8¾, 10) inches. Choose a size that is approximately 1–2 inches smaller than the circumference of the wearer’s foot.

Finished Leg Length, from Top of Heel:

• Ankle: 2 (2¼, 2¼, 2½, 2½) inches
• Crew: 4½ (5, 5½, 6, 6½) inches
• Mid-Calf: 6½ (7½, 8, 8½, 9) inches

Finished Foot Length: Adjustable

Samples: We knit the Adult Medium to fit a women’s US 7½.

Originally designed by Purl Soho designer, Jake Canton. See even more of Jake’s designs on his website!