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Socks

Ribbing

Now wc'11 making ihe rouncls, because s(xks are knit with a set of neeclles in the round. Once you have the hang of it. it'$ really very simple. And sińce you need at most 50 g (\v< oz) of yam per sock. you II be done in no time.

You should always use a yam chat is maclunc washablc and vcry duruble. such as Regia 4-fadig madę of 75% virgin wm>l and 25% polyamide, which we have used herc, This v.im is nhmt 210 m (251 yds) per 50(1 Vt o:) and is done on size 2 double pointed ncedlcs.

This sock uus but u uh Regui 4'fćidig-You cm fitul the number of sruches md rotus fur Jifjermt sizes in the tahle.

If you prefer cotton, iry Schocllcr Esslingers Fortissima Cotton, which Li 75% cotton. This yarn is nlso tein-torced with 25% nylon. It is approxh mately 209 tn (250 yds) pet 50 « (1% oz), and is worked with the same size ncedlcs.

Reintorcing the hecl and the toe is n good ideo, because thcsc parts are particularly subject to wear. Rein-forcement yurns are avnilablc in many different colors.

Socks should be knit as tightly as possible with an even gauge. Nomial-ly, size 2 ncedlcs are the right si:e. hut if you knit very hx>seły, size 0 mighr be berter. That is why you should Jefinitely knit a sarnplc for gauge.

Double pointed needles usually eonie in a set oł 5 needles.

Divide the stitchcs cvenly onto 4 needles. ('hangę rounds at the center in the back: The hecl is worked

over the first and fourth needles. The arch—the top of the f<x«—U worked ovcr the sccond and thtrd needles.

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