Gobstopper Socks by Lena Skvagerson

Craft: Knitting

Knitted from the top-down with a traditional heel flap & turn. A sweet cable stitch turns variegated yarns into gobsmacking footwear.

Also available as a kit here.

Sizes

Woman’s small/medium (medium/ large); to fit shoes size 5 to 7 (8 to 10) Instructions are given for the smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to both sizes.

Finished Measurements

Foot Circumference: 7 1/2 (8 3/4)”

Leg Length: 6 1/2 (7 1/2)” for half calf length, and 4 (5)” for ankle socks

Yarn

Madelinetosh Twist Light (75% superwash merino, 25% nylon; 420 yds) 1 Skein
Photographed in color Pure Imagination

Needles

Size 1 1/2 (2.50mm) double-point needles (set of 5) or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions

Removable stitch marker

Stitch holder

Gauge

30 sts and 44 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in St st. To save time, take time to check gauge.