Antares socks

Antares socks are named after the brightest star in the constellation of Scorpius, sometimes referred to as “the heart of the scorpion”.

The pattern has four sizes, S/60 sts, M/68 sts, L 76 sts, XL 84 sts. Sizes are approximate, use measurements to find the right size. Sizes can be changed by knitting with different gauge, for example 34 or 36 sts in 10 cm.

The pattern has two alternatives for heel and toe. If desired, other heel and toe designs may also be used.

Suggested yarn: Sandnes Sisu / Gjestal Silja sock / Mayflower 1 class. Other sock yarn with length of approx. 175-210 meters in 50 g may be used. Pictured samples are knitted in Mayflower 1 class.
Yarn amount: For shoe sizes up to EU 38-39: Colour 1: 50 g. Colour 2: 50 g, Colour 3: 50g. For shoe sizes over 38-39, there may be need for another 50 grams of colour 2 and 3. If only two colours are used, yarn amount for the colour used for cuff, heel and toe is 100 g.
Suggested needles: 5 double pointed needles size 2.5 mm and 5 double pointed needles size 2.75mm.
Gauge: 32sts = 10cm in stranded colourwork.
Sizes: S/60sts (M/68sts) L/76sts (XL/84sts)
Measurements (circumference): 19.2 cm (21.8 cm) 24.3 cm (26.9 cm). The measurements are based on gauge 32 sts in 10 cm.