Down the Hourglass Socks

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I knit a ton of really simple socks, which are great for mindless TV knitting, but sometimes I like to work on a project that is a bit more complex, like with these lovely traveling twisted stitches.

(Side Note: Check out my cool new mannequin feet!!)

The yarn is Stroll Tonal and I was pleasantly surprised that it didn’t pool at the heel at all.  Yay!  I bought it on a whim when it was on clearance and I wish I had gotten two, the color is absolutely gorgeous.  The cucumber color has been discontinued but they have a new color that is strikingly similar called Eucalyptus that I may check out.

yarn details
Knit Picks Stroll Tonal in Cucumber 
Fingering Weight 
dye lot 205732
75% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon
Machine Washable/Tumble Dry Low 
$9.09 per 100 g/462 yd skein (purchased on clearance in August 2018)

project details
pattern: “Down the Hourglass” by Penny Schumers; $6 on Ravelry
size knit: Medium (CO 64)
needles: size 1.5 40” circs (Addi Turbos) – magic loop!
gauge:  ~9 stitches x 12 rows in 1” of stockinette (unblocked)
yarn used: 296 yards (0.64 skein)
finished size: heel to toe: ~9”; top of cuff to bottom of heel flap: 8.5”
duration: May 30 (Happy Birthday to Me!) – October 8, 2019