Finish Line Socks

**Pattern Notes** This is a toe-up, Magic Loop ankle sock featuring a modified Judy’s Magic Cast On, a Fleegle Heel, contrast toe and cuff, and a short-row heel tab on the cuff. Made in collaboration with Boston Fiber Company and Dirty Water Dyeworks to celebrate Boston’s favorite local holiday, Marathon Monday! **Skill Level: Intermediate** **Yarn** Dirty Water Dyeworks Lillian Plus (80% superwash merino, 20% nylon; fingering weight; 100g/400yds). MC: “Cerulean”; 131 (153, 176, 201, 227) yds / 120 (140, 161, 184, 208) m. CC: “Strong”; 60 (67, 75, 83, 92) yds / 55 (61, 69, 76, 84) m. Note: If you are using a mini skein and are low on CC by the cuff, you can work the second half of the cuff in MC as this will be folded inside the sock and won’t be as visible from the outside. **Needles** US 2 (2.75mm) 40” (100cm) circular needle or size to obtain gauge **Notions** Yarn needle Stitch markers (3, at least 1 removable) Spare needle (same size or smaller) Scrap yarn (for lifeline) **Gauge** 32 sts and 44 rounds = 4”/10cm in the round in Stockinette stitch, blocked **Finished Measurements** Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) Sock circumference: 6.5 (7, 7.5, 8, 8.5)” / 16.5 (17.5, 19, 20, 21.5)cm; to be worn with 80-90% of negative ease