Imelda (English)

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Imelda are stranded colorwored socks knitted top up and come in two versions: a nice ankle-length and a naughty knee-high version.

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Description

Imelda are stranded colorwored socks knitted top up and come in two versions: a nice ankle-length and a naughty knee-high version.

Yarn

You need a sock yarn to knit these socks.

I used Vulcan Yarn (100% BFL SW) 400 m / 100 g to knit them.
CC1: Back in black approx. 200 [215, 240] m / 400 [430, 480] m
CC2: Valentine approx. 10 m / 25 m
CC3: Naturel approx. 70 [80 90] m / 140 [160, 180] m
CC4: Bright Red Dark approx. 10 m / 68 [85, 102] m

Gauge

36 sts / 44 Rds in St St per 10 cm/4” after blocking with smaller needles
36 sts / 36 Rds in Stranded colorwork per 10 cm/4” after blocking with larger needles

Notions

Set of 2.25 mm (US 2) or needles for your prefered method of small circumference knitting for toe and cuff
Set of 2.75 mm (US 2) or needles for your prefered method of small circumference knitting for stranded colorwork

Tapestry needle
4 Stitch markers

Sizes

1: 36-38 (4.5-6.5), 2: 38-40 (6.5-8),  3: 41-43 (8.5-10) –
Option 1: ankle socks
Option 2: thin or large calf

Construction

These socks are constructed toe-up.
The heel is worked after the sole and before the leg using German Short Rows and heel flap method.
To best choose your sock size, select according to the circumference of foot’s sole.
The length of the foot is totally adaptable and you can choose the length of the sock (knee-high or ankle) as well as the calf width.
The socks are worn with a negative ease of 1.5 to 2.5 cm (1/2 to 1’’).

Skills level

3/5