(TEST IS FULL) TEST CALL: Rami Socks

TEST IS NOW FULL.

Deadline: 7-Sep-25 (1 SOCK)

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

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4)

Finished foot circumference: 

• 17.5 (20, 22.5, 25) cm
• 7 (8, 9, 10)”

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

Other details of the design:

Gauge: 32 sts & 38 rows = 10 cm / 4” in colourwork stockinette in the round, blocked.

Yarn: Fingering or sock weight, allow approximately:

Main colour:

• 205 (255, 305, 355) m
• 225 (280, 330, 390) yds

Contrast colour:

• 125 (150, 180, 210) m
• 135 (165, 195, 230) yds

Yarn used in sample (size 2) is 2 skeins of Malabrigo Ultimate Sock (75% superwash merino, 25% nylon; 385 m [420 yds] / 100 g); colourways Pearl Ten as main colour (MC) and Rosalinda as contrast colour (CC).

Suggested needles: 2-2.25 mm (US 0-1), choose the size that achieves the required gauge. These should be circulars or DPNs for small circumference knitting.

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

Techniques used: Judy's Magic cast-on, Japanese short rows, lifted increases, stranded colourwork, Tubular bind-off.

Construction notes: These socks start from the toe using Judy's Magic cast-on. We shape the toe with lifted increases. When we reach the instep, the contrast colour is joined and we follow the colourwork chart. Rather than the sides,  we place the gusset increases at the bottom of the sole. We shape the bottom of the heel using short rows, then a slip-stitch heel flap is worked back and forth in the main colour. We follow the colourwork chart again for the leg until we reach the preferred length and finish with a 1x1 rib and Tubular bind-off.