crinan socks

CONSTRUCTION

The Crinan socks are cosy, thick socks worked in the same stitch pattern as the Crinnan sweater. They are worked from the top down and have a standard heel flap and gusset.

This pattern includes both DK and 4ply sock options.

GAUGE DK

20 stitches and 31 rows per 10 cm / 4" with 4 mm [US 6] needles in Stitch Pattern, after blocking.

GAUGE 4PLY

34 stitches and 44 rows per 10 cm / 4" with 2 mm [US 0] needles in Stitch Pattern, after blocking.

SIZES

1 (2) 3 (4) 5, (6) 7 (8) 9 (10)

Sizes 1–5 are the DK socks; sizes 6–10 are the 4ply socks.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

To Fit Leg Circumference (approximately): 18 (20) 22 (24.5) 26.5, (18.5) 21 (23.5) 25 (26) cm / 7 (7.75) 8.75 (9.5) 10.5, (7.25) 8.25 (9.25) 9.75 (10.25)".

Leg Circumference (unstretched): 16 (18) 20 (22) 24, (16.5) 19 (21) 22.5 (23.5) cm / 6.25 (7) 7.75 (8.75) 9.5, (6.5) 7.5 (8.25) 8.75 (9.25)".

Length of Leg (from cuff to start of heel flap): 15 cm / 6".

Foot Length: Customisable.

NEEDLE SIZES

4ply: 2 mm [US 0].

DK: 4 mm [US 6].

YARDAGE

4ply: 180 (200) 240 (300) 360 m / 196 (219) 262 (328) 393 yds.

DK: 180 (240) 280 (320) 400 m / 196 (261) 305 (348) 437 yds.

YARN

The 4ply samples were knit in Retrosaria Pomar Mondim (100% non-superwash Portuguese wool, 385 m / 421 yds per 100 g) in the colourway B580.

The DK samples were knit in Sandnes Garn Perfect (80% wool, 20% nylon, 100 m / 109 yds per 50 g) in the colourway 2321.

Alternative options for the 4ply sock include John Arbon Exmoor Sock and Tukuwool Sock. For the DK, options are CoopKnits Sock Yeah! DK or a preferred 4ply sock yarn held double.