Elizabeth Carter

[Also available as a kit from the KDD shop][1] **Elizabeth Carter** *A toe-up sock ‘receipt’ in three sizes—a go-to sock or stocking. The pattern is named for the famous but notoriously shy eighteenth-century bluestocking writer, who knitted during the intellectual and sociable gatherings she attended. Carter produced the first English translation of Epictetus and was a fine poet as well as an accomplished linguist.* **Yarn** John Arbon Exmoor Sock 4ply (60% Exmoor Blueface, 20% Corriedale, 10% Zwartbles, 10% Nylon; 200m / 219yds per 50g skein) 2x 50g skeins in shade Whortleberries These stockings are knitted in the small size, each to the length available from a single skein. If you’d like longer stockings, you may wish to buy an extra skein of yarn. **Needles and Notions** Two below gauge-size circular needle(s) (any length) for cast on Gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences If knitting stockings: above gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences Spare gauge-size circular needle(s) for holding stitches Stitch markers Tapestry needle **Gauge** 32 sts and 40 rounds to 10cm / 4in over stockinette on gauge-size needle(s) Use 2.25mm needle as a starting point for swatching. **Sizes** Three sizes, S, M and L, to fit adult foot with 18-19 (20.5- 21.5, 21.5-23) cm / 7-7½ (8-8½, 8½-9) in circumference. If in doubt, select the smaller width. Foot length is fully adjustable within the pattern. Pay attention to your round gauge, as you’ll use this to measure the finished length of the foot. Socks generally fit well with at least 2.5cm / 1in negative ease, both widthwise and lengthwise. If you are unsure, measure the circumference and length of a sock that fits you, or if you are knitting as a gift and don’t know the recipient’s foot size, [this table][2] may be helpful: [1]: https://www.shopkdd.com/accessories-1/elizabeth-carter-yarn-pack [2]: https://kddandco.com/tutorials/shoe-size-tables-for-sock-sizing-guidance/