TEST CALL (TEST IS FULL): Porto Memories Socks

TEST IS NOW FULL.

Deadline: 28-Jan-24

We're starting a test for #portomemoriessocks toe-up construction in fingering weight yarn. Note that this is an intermediate difficulty pattern.

We're looking for a few testers for each size who can complete this project by the 28th of January, 2024.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3)

Finished foot circumference: 

• 17.5 (20, 22.5) cm
• 7 (8, 9)″

To apply for testing, please fill out this form: https://go.zaneteknits.com/apply-to-test

Yarn: Fingering weight, depending on the length of the socks, allow approximately:

Main colour (MC):

• 185 (220, 260) m
• 200 (240, 285) yds

Contrast colour (CC):

• 75 (90, 105) m
• 80 (95, 115) yds

The yarn used in the sample (size 2) is 1 ball of Regia Premium Silk 4 ply Sock Yarn (55% wool, 25% polyamide, 20% silk; 400 m [437 yds] / 100 g) in colourway Linen Mix (#005) as main colour and 1 skein of Malabrigo Sock (100% wool; 402 m [440 yds] / 100 g) in colourway Primavera as contrast colour.

Gauge: 32 sts & 40 rows = 10 cm / 4″ in Stockinette stitch and colourwork in the round, blocked.

Suggested needles: 2.25-2.5 mm (US 1-2) circulars or DPNs for small circumference knitting or the size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions: Stitch markers, row counter, tape measure, removable stitch markers or bobby pins.

Techniques used: Stranded colourwork, knitting in the round, knit decreases, grafting.

Construction notes: These socks are knitted from the cuff down, starting with a cuff in 2x2 rib stitch in main colour. Then, you'll join the contrast colour and follow the colourwork chart down to the top of the heel. For the heel, you'll work flat in a chessboard colourwork pattern in the heel flap and then turn it to create a Dutch heel. The gusset decreases are cleverly placed in the middle of the sole rather than on the sides. Finally, you'll continue knitting the foot in the round, finishing with a trapezoid toe in the main colour.