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Quercus socks are named after the latin name for an oak tree. The yarn is naturally dyed with acorns and then dipped into iron water for a lovely grey shade.
The Quercus socks are knitted toe up. The socks are started with Judy's magic cast on and are best worked with the magic loop technique. A beautiful lace pattern is worked on the instep and later on over the whole leg. The heels are worked with gussets and a heel construction that mimics the French heel. The heel flaps are knitted in a reinforced stitch pattern to give them durability. All techniques needed for completing these socks are explained in this pattern.
Size
1 (2, 3)
Circumference 20.5 (22, 23.5) cm / 8 (8.75, 9.25) inches, to be worn with slight negative ease
Length adjustable
Yarn
275-300 m / 300-330 yards of fingering weight sock yarn such as Town Dyer Super Sock (80% superwash merino wool, 20% nylon; 365 m / 400 yards per 100 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.
Gauge
30 sts and 38 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.
