Saxe Point

This pattern was designed for the 2017 Gauge Dye Works Yarn & Pattern Club. It’s now available for everyone! You can also get it as part of Knit Outside, a book of all three 2017 club patterns. [The yarn designed for the Knit Outside patterns are available to order from Gauge Dye Works.][1] -- Like my designs? [Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get updates, exclusive sales, and recommendations!][2] **Finished Measurements** foot circumference: 7.5 (8.75) in/19 (22) cm calf circumference: 8.25 (10) in/21 (25.5) cm total foot length (adjustable): 8.5 (9.75) in/21.5 (25) cm **Yarn** 340 (400) yd/310 (365) m fingering weight yarn Shown in Gauge Dye Works Merino Twist Classic (80% super wash merino wool, 20% nylon; 443 yd/405 m per 115 g/4 oz skein); Colour: Saxe Point; 1 skein If substituting yarn, you’ll need about: MC (striped section): 200 (235) yd/183 (215) m CC1 (toe, heel, cuff): 110 (125) yd/100 (115) m CC2 (cuff colourwork): 30 (35) yd/28 (32) m **Blocked Gauge** Gauge measurement should be taken after blocking. 34 sts/43 rounds = 4 in/10 cm in Stockinette stitch with smaller needles **Needles & Notions** Needle Sizes are recommendations only. Always use needle size necessary to obtain gauge. Use preferred small-circumference circular knitting method such as double pointed needles, magic loop, or two circulars. Needle A (Plain Stockinette Stitch & Ribbing): US #2/2.75 mm Needle B (Colourwork): US #4/3.5 mm stitch markers tapestry needle waste yarn **Skills** Judy’s Magic Cast-on (instructions given in pattern), increasing, decreasing, working colour work **[Tutorial: Judy's Magic Cast-on][3]** **[Tutorial: How to Colourwork][4]** **[7 Tips to Improve Your Colourwork][5]** **[Duplicate Stitch Tutorial][6]** [1]: https://gaugedyeworks.com/collections/knit-outside [2]: https://www.andrearangel.com/newsletter/ [3]: https://www.andrearangel.com/tutorial-blog/judys-magic-cast-on-andreas-modified-version [4]: https://www.andrearangel.com/andrearangelblog/2018/9/14/tolt-river-cowl-guided-tour-how-to-colourwork [5]: https://www.andrearangel.com/tutorial-blog/7-tips-to-improve-your-colorwork [6]: https://www.andrearangel.com/tutorial-blog/duplicate-stitch-tutorial