Shortie Socks

These Socks are worked from the cuff down with a heel flap and gusset, the toes are grafted closed with Kitchener Stitch. Worked in the multicolor ball from the Sock Kit until partway through the foot, then the solid color is added in with varying width stripes, ending with solid toes. Depending on the size you choose, you may be able to get 2 pairs out of one kit, this pattern is also great for using up leftovers from other Sock Kits! SIZES Adult XS (S, M, L, XL) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Note: Choose a size 10-20% smaller than your actual foot circumference for the best fit. Foot Circumference: 7 (7½, 8, 8½, 9)” GAUGE: 32 sts x 42 rnds = 4” in St st Save time, check your gauge. MATERIALS: Premier® Yarns Sock Kit (50% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Bamboo, 25% Polyamide; 1 - .88oz/25g, 114yds/105m and 2 - 1.75oz/50g, 229yds/210m) • 2145-03 Prep School – 1 kit NEEDLES & NOTIONS: • US Size 2 (2.75 mm) double-pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle, stitch markers SKILLS/TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN: • Knit, purl, and slip stitches. • Small circumference knitting in the round. • Picking up and knitting stitches. • Knit and purl decreases. • Changing colors. • Kitchener stitch for grafting toe closed.