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FERNDALE SOCKS
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This woodland-inspired conclusion to the Simply Stranded Summer Sock Club
 invites you to reflect on all that Summer has brought, and on all that Autumn may 
 bring, as you walk in soothing shade along your favourite mossy, fern-strewn path.

The arborescent motif also works extremely well in ‘seasonal’ colour schemes, should you feel the inclination to knit some pumpkin spice socks, or want to get started early on socks for the winter holidays.

Thank you so much for partaking in the Simply Stranded Summer Sock Club, and I hope you enjoy this final pattern!

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Like all patterns in the Simply Stranded Summer Sock Club, the Ferndale Socks feature the following:

. instructions for knitting the socks cuff down and toe-up

. options for two types of heel construction:
peasant heel and short row heel

. colourwork charts based on a simple 4-stitch repeat that is top-down reversible, and can be worked either for the entire sock or just for the leg

. an extensive appendix with adjustment and modification options

. a short narrative about the inspiration behind the pattern

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MATERIALS & INFORMATION

Gauge
36 sts x 42 rounds = 10cm x 10cm/ 4” x 4”
in stranded colourwork


Needles

circular needles suitable for Magic Loop
(or short circulars, or double-pointed needles)

2.5mm in diameter or as needed to meet gauge

Yarn
suitable for fingering-weight sock yarn
(400-420m/ 425-450y per 100g/ 3.5oz)



Yarn Quantities Required
up to 50g of each C1 and C2
If using a heavier sock yarn (fewer m/y per 100g),
additional quantities will be needed

Notions

measuring tape, tapestry needle;
optional: sock blockers



Special Techniques

stranded colourwork, Kitchener’s stitch,

optional: Magic Loop; 

for toe-up version only: Judy’s Magic Cast-On 




Construction
cuff-down or toe up
with peasant heel or short row heel

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SIMPLY STRANDED SUMMER SOCK CLUB

PUBLICATION SCHEDULE

Pattern No.1: Friday 16th May (Flowerstone Socks)
Pattern No.2: Friday 20th June (Picnic Socks)
Pattern No.3: Friday 18th July (Wind Socks)
Pattern No.4: Friday 22nd August (Knotical Socks)
Pattern No.5: Friday 19th September (Ferndale Socks)

The name and theme of each pattern is announced upon publication!

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