Bousta Socks

**CONSTRUCTION** These colorwork socks are worked from the cuff down with an afterthought heel construction. The colorwork is charted. Leg and foot lengths are customizable; the heel may be completed before the foot and toe in order to achieve the correct foot length (note that adjustments in length will affect total yardage required). The toe stitches are grafted together. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3) **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** 8 (9, 10)" / 20.5 (23, 25.5) cm foot circumference of finished sock Choose a size that will result in approx. 1" / 2.5 cm of negative ease based on the wearer’s foot circumference. Leg and foot lengths are adjustable. **MATERIALS** **Yarn** Fingering weight yarn in the following approx. amounts: MC: 250 (280, 310) yds / 230 (260, 285) m CC: 140 (160, 175) yds / 130 (150, 160) m Note: Yardage may vary depending on leg length, foot length and yarn type used. Shown in: MC: Retrosaria Mondim (100% Portuguese wool, 421 yds / 385 m per 100 g) in shade 301 and CC: Spincycle Yarns Dyed In The Wool (100% American wool, 200 yds / 183 m) in shade Close Call MC, CC: 1 skein each for all sizes (see yardage note above) **Needles** Smaller (for Ribbing, Heel and Toe): US 1 / 2.25 mm set of DPNs Larger (for Colorwork): US 2 / 2.75 mm set of DPNs **Notions** 2 stitch markers, fingering weight smooth waste yarn in a contrasting color, tapestry needle **GAUGE** 32 sts & 40 rounds = 4" / 10 cm over Fair Isle Pattern worked in the round using larger needle after blocking