Kaarna Socks 8ply

*These cuff-down socks feature a textured basketweave pattern with simple knits and purls, french heel and a grafted toe.* **Sizing and fit** SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) Sizes 1 and 2 are based on children’s shoe sizes 23 and 29 EUR / 6 and 11 AU. Sizes 3, 4 and 5 are based on adult shoe sizes 37, 40 and 45 EUR / 6, 9, 12 AU. *For best fit: choose size based on wearer's foot circumference and adjust length as needed. The finished sock circumference should have about 1.5 (1.5, 2.5, 2.5, 2.5) cm / 0.5 (0.5, 1, 1, 1)" of negative ease.* FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Sock circumference: 12.5 (15, 18.5, 21.5, 24.5) cm / 5 (6, 7.25, 8.5, 9.75)”. Leg height (adjustable): 7.5 (10, 12, 13.5, 15.5) cm / 3 (4, 4.75, 5.25, 6)”. Foot length (adjustable): 13.5 (17, 22, 24, 28)cm / 5.25 (6.75, 8.75, 9.5, 11)”. **Yarn** Yarns A and B held together OR a single strand of 8 ply / DK weight sock yarn: 65 (110, 180, 230, 290) m / 72 (121, 198, 253, 319) yds of each. Yarn A: 4 ply / fingering weight sock yarn. Yarn B: 2 ply / laceweight mohair and silk yarn. *Samples are knit with Patons Patonyle Merino 4ply (80% Merino Wool, 20% Nylon, 186m / 50 g, discontinued) and Knitting Man Recommends Mr Fluffy (70% Kid Mohair, 30% Silk, 420m / 50g) in colour 'Tonight You're Mine', held together.* **Needles** 3mm / US2.5, 5 double pointed needles (DPN). Or size required to get gauge. **Notions** Tapestry needle. **Gauge** 26 sts and 34 rnds = 10 cm / 4” on 3 mm / US2.5 needles in basketweave pattern, measured from a relaxed fabric after blocking. **Design notes** Worked top down with a ribbed cuff and a simple basketweave texture, french heel and grafted toes. The pattern is written for working with double pointed needles (DPN). **Techniques** * Long tail CO * Working in the round with DPNs * French heel turn * Picking up sts from knitted edge * Basic decreases: k2tog, SSK * Grafted BO with Kitchener stitch **Skill level** Advanced beginner