The Kuutar socks are knitted from the cuff down towards the toes. They are started with an optional tubular cast on which provides a stretchy edge to the cuff. The heel flaps are knitted with a reinforced stitch pattern for durability and the heels are round French heels. Instructions are given for modifying the gusset for a more generous fit.
The Kuutar socks have the same beautiful lace pattern as my other Kuutar patterns. The lace is from Hitomi Shida’s Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible.
Size
1 (2)
The difference in fit is achieved by changing the gauge, see below. Shown in size 1.
Circumference 20 (22) cm / 8 (8.5) inches, to be worn with slight negative ease
Length adjustable
Yarn
For size 1:
275-300 m / 300-330 yards of fingering weight sock yarn such as tôt le matin TOT SOCK 75%i (75% SW merino wool, 25 % nylon, 425 m / 465 yards per 100g), shown in colorway Trésor.
For size 2:
275-300 m / 300-330 yards of heavy fingering or sport weight sock yarn such as Tukuwool Sock (80% Finnish wool, 20% nylon; 160 m / 175 yards per 50 g)
Needles
2.5 mm / US 1.5 DPNs or circular needles with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting
Always choose the needle size that gets you the right gauge.
Note: if you are using mini-circulars, you might want to use DPNs or Magic Loop for the Tubular Cast On.
Gauge
For size 1:
30 sts and 38 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of Stockinette stitch, in the round after blocking.
For size 2:
28 sts and 36 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of Stockinette stitch, in the round after blocking.
Note: If you can’t match the gauge both across the stitches and across the rounds, choose the needle size that gets you closer to the gauge across the stitches.
Notions
3 stitch markers
cable needle
waste yarn for the Tubular Cast On
sewing needle
blocking tools (sock blockers)
