The Lights on Main Socks: Advent 2020
Designed for the Stress Knits 2020 Advent kits, the Lights on Main socks feature staggered slip stitches reminiscent of the beautiful holiday lights on Main Street in Salt Lake City, as seen through falling snow.
Sample shown in Stress Knits Yarn. Colorway: Christmas Wrapping
Sizes
1: 56 Stitches - 8”-9” foot circumference
2: 64 Stitches - 9”-10” foot circumference
3: 72 Stitches - 10”-11” foot circumference
Gauge
US 1/2.25 mm - Approx. 7-8 stitches per inch in stockinette.
Sample shown in Size 2, knit on US 1.
Socks have negative ease with plenty of stretch to ensure a snug fit while still pulling easily over the heel.
Yarn
You’ll need one (1) 100 g skein of fingering weight yarn.
Sample shown in Stress Knits Yarn, Favorite 80% SW Merino, 20% Nylon. 400 yds/100 g. Colorway: Christmas Wrapping
Techniques
Knit stitches
Purl stitches
Slipped stitches
Invisible grafting (aka. Kitchener stitch)
