Finished Measurements:
7” (8”, 9”) [18 (20, 23) cm] circumference; leg and foot lengths are adjustable. Shown in size 8” [20 cm] circumference
Yarn:
Starling / 1 (1, 2) skein(s) Black (MC) / 1 skein Bunny (CC)
Needles:
One 9” [23 cm] circular needle in size US 1 [2.25 mm] / One 40” [100 cm] circular needle in size US 1 [2.25 mm]
Gauge:
32 sts and 40 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking
Construction:
Forzato socks are knit from the cuff down, starting with an alternating cable cast on. After the cuff is worked, the first colorwork chart is worked. Next, the shadow wrap short row heel is worked. Then the foot is worked, finishing with the second colorwork chart. Finally, the toe is shaped and closed with Kitchener Stitch.
Skills Required:
Alternating cable cast on / short rows / chart / Kitchener stitch
Finished Measurements:
7” (8”, 9”) [18 (20, 23) cm] circumference; leg and foot lengths are adjustable. Shown in size 8” [20 cm] circumference
Yarn:
Starling / 1 (1, 2) skein(s) Black (MC) / 1 skein Bunny (CC)
Needles:
One 9” [23 cm] circular needle in size US 1 [2.25 mm] / One 40” [100 cm] circular needle in size US 1 [2.25 mm]
Gauge:
32 sts and 40 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking
Construction:
Forzato socks are knit from the cuff down, starting with an alternating cable cast on. After the cuff is worked, the first colorwork chart is worked. Next, the shadow wrap short row heel is worked. Then the foot is worked, finishing with the second colorwork chart. Finally, the toe is shaped and closed with Kitchener Stitch.
Skills Required:
Alternating cable cast on / short rows / chart / Kitchener stitch