Here is a wonderful and FREE sock pattern to mix your favorite self-striping yarn with the semi-solid color of your choice!
This sock design is an original design by Fran Carle, worked from the top down with a short-row heel. The stitch pattern is available as a chart and written format as well.
In addition to the sock pattern, you will need the following material to knit your pair of In the Grass Zig-Zag socks:
Biscotte Yarn – : 400 meters/437 yards. Sample is knit in – MC: the ; CC: (For cuff, heels, toes).
Recommended- 60-70 grams of MC and 20 grams of CC of any fingering weight . (I used 54 grams of MC and 11 grams of CC for the medium size).
Needles: 2.5 mm (9” circulars, long circular needle for magic loop or DPN’s.)
SIZE: S, (M, L) (length is easily adjusted).
Gauge: 8 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch.
Notions: , for kitchener stitch and weaving in ends.