Mile Forward Socks by Mara Licole Knits | Socks are a great comfort. Grab a cozy pair of socks, your favorite hot beverage, and cuddle in bed with a movie or book of your choice and it is like the best instant comfort. This new decade came with renewed hope and promises but started on a gloomy note. During trying times like these, seeking comfort is one of our best options to help process the stress and find the motivation to move forward…one day…or mile at a time. Here’s to the rest of your year being unexpectedly awesome and better than you hoped!
Gauge: 32 sts and 44 rnds over stockinette; measurements taken over 4 in | 10 cm after blocking
Finished Measurements: Circumference of approximately 8 in | 20.5 cm; For fit reference the model’s foot measures approximately 8.75 in or 22 cm long with a total circumference of approximately 8.5 in or 21.5 cm. The pattern is written for one circumference but will fit many people and length of the sock is adjustable and guidance for adjustment is included.
Materials Used: fingering weight; 250 – 400 yards | 228.5 – 365 meters; The Wool Barn, Cashmere Sock; 383 yards | 350 meters per 100g; 80% extrafine merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; sample 1 color: Sand – beige; sample 2 color: Lake – turquoise blue
Needle Size: US 1 | 2.25 mm; 32 in | 80 cm or longer circular needle (*Note: Take care to adjust needle size to achieve desired gauge.)
Pattern Includes: Written Instructions, Charts & Schematic
Skill Level: Intermediate
