Lulu socks

The Lulu socks are knitted in an easy broken rib pattern, which gives the classic ribbed socks a modern twist. The socks are knitted from the cuff down towards the toes. They are started with an optional tubular cast on, which provides a stretchy edge to the cuff. The heel flaps are knitted with a reinforced stitch pattern for durability and the heels are round French heels. Instructions are given for modifying the gusset for a more generous fit. Size 1 (2, 3) Circumference 20 (22, 24) cm / 8 (8.5, 9.5) inches, to be worn with slight negative ease Length adjustable Yarn 275-320 m / 300-350 yards of fingering weight sock yarn Sample: 2 skeins of Filcolana Arwetta (80% superwash merino wool, 20% nylon; 210 m / 230 yards per 50 g), shown in colorway 218. Needles 2.5 mm / US 1.5 DPNs or circular needles with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting Always choose the needle size that gets you the right gauge. Note: if you are using mini-circulars, you might want to use DPNs or Magic Loop for the Tubular Cast On. Gauge 30 sts and 38 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of Stockinette stitch, in the round after blocking. Note: If you can't match the gauge both across the stitches and across the rounds, choose the needle size that gets you closer to the gauge across the stitches. Notions 3 stitch markers waste yarn for the Tubular Cast On sewing needle blocking tools (sock blockers)