Round 4 Specs

Round 3 sure did go fast, didn’t it? We’re still working out what to do about the opening in Tennessee but we’ll let you know as soon as we’ve decided. In the meantime, we know you’re all anxious to end the suspense about Round 4. We’re going to start this one on Monday due to the upcoming Passover holiday this weekend. So, specs today and the pattern on Monday between 6 am and 10 am our time.

Here’s what you need to know:

Yarn: approx. 360 yards fingering weight sock yarn, white or other light color such as Louet Gems Merino White, 185 yards/50 grams per skein)

Needles: Size 1 circular, or size needed to obtain gauge (written for 1 or two circ method, easily adapted for DPNs)

Gauge: 8.5 stitches per inch

Additional supplies: Couple yards of smooth, contrasting waste yarn for heel.

Optional supplies: Wilton, Easter egg or other dyes appropriate for fiber content.

This pattern is written for a plain colored yarn with directions for dip-dyeing the sock when it’s finished. The test sock was knit with Claudia’s Handpaint and was not dyed at the end. We are leaving the dyeing portion of this pattern entirely up to you. Your socks will be considered finished when they are knit and you can dye them later if you choose to do that.

The first 6 finishers in each division will advance to the next round.