Sweet Candy Socks (EN/ES/FR)

Sweet Candy Socks is a very fun pattern to practice your stranded skills and enjoy a thick and long-lasting sock or slipper.

In the pattern you have the instructions for both socks and slippers. You will also find 4 very helpful videos to guide you step-by-step.

It’s a great pattern to use mini skeins of yarn and play with colors!
The pattern is in English. French and Spanish will be added during the week.

Sizes: 1 (2)
Size 1 fits foot circ. 19.5-22.5 cm / 7.75-8.75”
Size 2 fits foot circ. 22.5-25.5 cm / 8-75-9.75”
Recommended ease: 0-3 cm / 0.–1.25” of negative ease

Finished measurements
Foot circumference: 19.5 cm / 7.75”.
Heel to toe length: 22.5–23.5 (24.5–25.5) cm / 8.75–9.25 (9.5–10)”.

Yarn:
La Bien Aimée, Merino Super Sock (75 % superwash merino, 25% nylon, 465 yds / 425 m – 100 g), colourway Hella (orange) as Main Color for both socks and slippers,, colourway Teasel (purple) as Contrast Color for the socks, colourway Pinkfetti as Contrast Color for the slippers.

Yardage needed:
Yardage for the socks: 30-35 gr of each color.
Yardage for the slippers: 25-30 gr of each color.
Note: please choose a solid color as your Main Color.

Needles:
A set of 5 DPNs, US 2 / 3 mm or size to achieve gauge.
One long circular for magic loop or two circulars or 4-5 DPNs depending on preference. Use size to obtain the correct gauge.

Gauge:

Size 1: 33 sts x 32 rnds to 4” / 10 cm in colorwork, after blocking.

Size 2: 28.5 sts x 32 rnds to 4” / 10 cm in colorwork, after blocking.

Each Chart Rep of 5 Rnds should measure 1.5 cm.

Notions:
1 stitch marker, tapestry needle, scrap yarn or stitch holder and another spare needle of the same size.

The pattern includes videos showing:
– how to Cast On with 2 colors
– how to work a modified Interlock Bind off Method
– how to work the Toe Decreases in 2 different ways
– how to do the connect your i-cord edge together with the i-cord cast on.

Happy Knitting!!