The Innovator Socks are a sock version of the Projector Shawl. It features simple stripes to mimic the garter stripes used in the shawl and has the same lace pattern at the ankle. It’s a great way to use up the leftover yarn from the shawl.

PATTERN INFORMATION:
Toe-up sock construction.
Simple stripes with lace at the ankle.
Shown in size small.

Materials: (NEEDLES)
US 1 (2.25 mm) double pointed needles or preferred needle type
US 0 (2 mm) double pointed needles or preferred needle type

Notions:
2 - Stitch marker
Darning needle
Scissors
Measuring Tape

Finished size: adult S (M, L, XL)
7.5 (8, 9, 10)“ / 17.5 (20, 22.5, 25)cm finished foot circumference

To be worn with 0.25” - 1” 0.5 - 2.5cm of negative ease

Gauge: 32 sts x 46 rows = 4”/10cm with US 1 (X mm) in stockinette st, blocked

Yarn:
For sizes: adult S (M, L, XL)
C1: 235 (261, 316, 377)yards
215 (238, 289, 344)m
C2: 235 (261, 316, 377)yards
215 (238, 289, 344)m
C3: 44 (46, 52, 58)yards
40 (42, 48, 53)m

Yarn used:
C1: Golden Sheep BFL Sock. (Fingering Weight; 75% Superwash British Bluefaced Leicester/ 25% Nylon; 100g; 464 yards/ 424 meters). 1 skein required. Color used: Black Sand Beach.
C2: Golden Sheep Merino Fingering. (Fingering Weight; 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 100g; 438 yards/ 400 meters). 1 skein required. Color used: Blue Agave.
C3: Golden Sheep Merino Fingering. (Fingering Weight; 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 100g; 438 yards/ 400 meters). 1 skein required. Color used: Michelle’s Shells.

Skills to Explore: jenny’s surprisingly stretchy cast-on/bind-off (or preferred cast-on/bind-off for socks), knitting in the round, lace knitting (chart/written instructions), german short rows