Op Art Socks
€6,89
Op Art Socks are mosaic toe up socks. This is the perfect pattern to try your hand at mosaic knitting. The pattern is repetitive without being boring and it gives a hypnotic effect like Op Art.
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Description
Op Art Socks are mosaic toe up socks. This is the perfect pattern to try your hand at mosaic knitting. The pattern is repetitive without being boring and it gives a hypnotic effect like Op Art.
Kits are available here.
Yarn
You need sock yarn to knit these socks.
I used WYS Signature (75 % wool including 35% BFL, 25% nylon) 400 m / 100 g.
CC1: Liquorice color approximately 134 [140, 146, 150][158,168, 180] m
CC2: Chocolate Lime color approximately 76 [80, 84, 88][94, 100, 110] m
Gauge
30m. / 40 rounds in stockinette stitch in the round
Notions
2.5 mm circular needle, 30 cm long or 5 2.5 mm double-pointed needles
2.75 mm circular needle, 30 cm long or 5 2.75 mm double-pointed needles
A third needle of the same caliber for grafting
tapestry needle
4 markers
scrap yarn for the heel
Sizes
XXS: 32-34, XS: 34-36, S: 36-38, M: 39-41, L: 42-43, XL: 44-45, XXL: 46-47
Construction
These socks are toe up constructed.
The heel is added later once the leg is finished (afterthought heel).
To best choose your sock size, select according to the circumference of foot’s sole.
The length of the foot is totally adaptable.
Socks are worn with a negative ease of 1.5 to 2.5 cm.
Level
3 /5
Used techniques
