Debbie Harry with her band Blondie was one of Susan’s idols when growing up, and their album Parallel Lines was rarely off her record player. Therefore it seemed only right that this inspirational album would be the source for these socks, which feature a series of vertical columns on each side. The Parallel Lines socks are knitted from the cuff down with a fun construction. They are designed to be worn with the reverse stocking stitch on the surface: to make the knitting easier, they are first worked inside out. These easy-to-knit socks feel good on the foot – and look great too.
Parallel Lines is knitted using [productlink: Susan Crawford Lock = lock :productlink]. and are shown here is three different colourways;
[productlink: Campbell = lock-campbell :productlink] (rust),
[productlink: Tide = lock-tide :productlink] (blue) or
[productlink: Le Ferre = lock-le ferre :productlink] (yellow)
Samples shown in size 2 with foot length 24 cm / 9.5 in (UK size 7, EU size 41, US size 8.5).
The pattern includes instructions for three sizes to fit leg measurements between 19cm (7.5in) and 23.5cm (16.5in) and contains clear written instructions.
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[productlink: Susan Crawford Lock = lock :productlink], 75% Lonk, 25% Nylon, fingering-weight sock yarn (378 m / 414 yds per 100 g approx)
1 skein, shade [productlink: Campbell = lock-campbell :productlink] (rust),
[productlink: Tide = lock-tide :productlink] (blue) or
[productlink: Le Ferre = lock-le ferre :productlink] (yellow)
Suggested needles
Set of 2.25 mm (US 1) DPNs, or circular needle if preferred
Gauge
34 sts and 42 rounds = 10 cm / 4 in over stocking stitch worked in the round, after blocking. We obtained this gauge using 2.25 mm needles.
Notions
Stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle, sock blockers
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Yarn kits are also available
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