Campfire Socks

A pair of simple toe up socks but at the same time with a front worked with a combination of knit and purl stitches that keeps it interesting. On the front panel I tried to translate my vision of a fire on the beach or in the mountains during a camping into a knitted fabric.

SizesXS (56 sts), S (60 sts), M (64 sts), L (68 sts). To fit a foot circumference of 20.5 (21, 21.5, 22) cm, 8” (8.30”, 8.50”, 8.70”).

Finished MeasurementsXS 19 (19.5, 20, 20.5) cm, 7.40” (7.60”, 7.80”, 8”) foot circumference unstretched.

MaterialsSchachenmayr Regia Premium Merino Yak 4 ply (100 g/3.5 oz, 400 m/437 yds, 58% wool /28% polyammide / 14% yak): approx 65 (70, 80, 85) gr, 260 (280, 320, 340) mt of fingering yarn, col. 07506. Needles: 2.5 mm US 1 circular needles with a 80 cm 32” cable long or longer, or a dpns set. Other: 1 stitch marker for the BOR, 2 optionals stitch markers for to mark the beginning and the end of the Chart, tapestry needle, scissors.

Gauge**:** 29.5 sts and 42 rnds in Stockinette Stitch