Roots socks by Anna Radchenko

Roots socks

Knitting
April 2022
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in in colorwork stitch in the round (after blocking) with US 3.0 (3.25 mm)
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
one size, please see finished measurements
English
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The Roots socks are inspired by traditional Ukrainian embroidery. These socks are worked in the round, from the cuff to the toe. The pattern includes a written description and charts.

You can use your favorite method for small-circumference knitting: DPNs, magic loops, or small-circumference circular needles. The pattern describes the knitting on small circumference circular needles.

Knitting pattern includes:
information about the necessary tools;
written description;
charts;
video tutorial;
recommendations for washing and blocking the finished product.

Finished measurements
one adult size
9” (23 cm) cuff circumference
Measurements were taken after blocking

Gauge
32 sts * 34 rows = 4” (10 сm) in colorwork stitch in the round (after blocking) with US 3.0 (3.25 mm)

Yarn
Mondim Rosa Pomar 100gr/385m – 100% portuguese wool
main color 301, contrasting color 115
(for one pair of socks you need about 50 grams of the main color and about 25 grams of contrasting color)

Notions
circular needles or DPN US 2.0 (2.75 mm), circular needles or DPN US 2.5 (3.00 mm), circular needles or DPN US 3.0 (3.25 mm), scissors, stitch markers, tapestry needle

Techniques Used:
Long-tail cast on
Working in the round
Knitting and purling
Colorwork knitting
Increasing and decreasing
Kitchener stitch

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