Dublin Memories Socks

Dublin Memories Socks is a tribute to a cherished adventure in Dublin, Ireland, shared with dear friends. These socks transport us right back to the magic of the Emerald Isle.

Exploring vibrant yarn shops, admiring countless cosy Aran sweaters, and soaking in lively pub tunes, we embraced every delightful moment, unfazed by the grey clouds above.

Experience the thrill of crafting this captivating sock, complete with a unique round-toe design, a well-fitting sole gusset, and a supportive and reinforced heel flap. And a touch of enchantment awaits at the very end as you work a Celtic knotwork-inspired stranded colourwork pattern in the leg, effortlessly adjusting the length to your heart's desire.

Finished foot circumference:

• 17.5 (20, 22.5) cm

• 7 (8 , 9)″

Gauge

Stockinette stitch in the round, blocked

Yardage

Main colour (MC):

• 325 (385, 445) m

• 355 (420, 490) yds

Contrast colour (CC):

• 50 (60, 65) m

• 55 (65, 70) yds

Yarn in Sample

Yarn used in sample (size 2) is 1 skein of Kremke Soul Wool Lazy Linen (80% wool; 20% linen; 420 m [459 yds] / 100 g) in colourway 02 as main colour and 1 skein of RiverKnits Chimera (100% BFL wool; 195 m [213 yds] / 50 g) in colourway Fire as contrast colour.

Needles

• 2-2.25 mm (US 0-1) circulars or DPNs for small circumference knitting

Notions

Crochet hook (similar size as the knitting needles), stitch markers, row counter, tape measure, removable stitch markers or bobby-pins.

Techniques

Japanese short rows, lifted increases, stranded colourwork, stretchy bind-off.

Notes

The socks are worked from the toe-up with gusset increases on the bottom of the foot instead of the sides. After turning the heel and working the heel flap, the leg is worked in the round with colorwork sections and increases. The sock is finished with a 2x2 rib and a stretchy bind-off for 2x2.