Manx Loaghtan Boot Socks

About This Pattern

A simple knit/purl pattern around the leg and along the instep adds textural interest to these sturdy socks, which were named for the sheep breed native to the Isle of Man. To prevent felting and shrinkage, handwash these special socks.

Materials

YARN Ancient Arts Yarns Lascaux DK (75% Manx Loaghtan wool, 25% Punta Arenas wool; 273 yd [250 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; DK): French Bordeaux, 1 skein.

NEEDLES Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn) or long circular (cir) for magic loop. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); waste yarn or spare needle for stitch holder; tapestry needle.

GAUGE 120 sts and 32 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in patt st.

FINISHED SIZE About 8½ (9¾)" (21.5 [25] cm) foot circumference, 9 (9½)" (23 [24] cm) from back of heel to tip of toe, and 8¾ (9)" (22 [23] cm) tall from top of cuff to base of heel; to fit US women’s 5–7/men’s 4–6 (women’s 8–10/men’s 7–9) shoe sizes.

Resources

• Visit farmfiberknits.com/abbreviations for terms you don’t know.

About Ann Budd: Ann Budd is the author of 16 books, including The Knitter’s Handy Book series and four books on sock knitting.

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