“Too late for second guessing / Too late to go back to sleep / It’s time to trust my instincts / close my eyes, and leap…”
- Elphaba Thropp, Wicked
The most iconic witch of all time is humanized in the Wicked story, and shown to be not only misunderstood, but a warrior for justice. These top-down socks are as strong and unique as Elphaba herself, with crisp lines of left and right twists working their way to an aptly named ‘strong’ heel. Don’t judge these socks by their outward appearance– they’re easier than they look, with no need for a cable needle or picked up stitches. Grab your magic wands (aka knitting needles)… it’s time to try Defying Gravity!
FINISHED SIZE
Adult S (M, L, XL)
Leg/Foot Circumference: 7 (8, 9, 10)”/ 18 (20.5, 23, 25.5) cm; fits leg/foot circumference of 8 (9, 10, 11)” / 20.5 (23, 25.5, 28) cm
Leg/Foot Length: Adjustable to fit
YARN
Emma’s Yarn PRACTICALLY PERFECT SOCK (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon; 400 yards / 100 grams); 1 skein or 400yds / 365m fingering weight sock yarn
Sample shown in ‘Legal Tender’
NEEDLES
US 1 (2.25mm), or as needed to meet gauge; DPNs or needles for small circumference knitting
NOTIONS
2-10 stitch markers
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
In Cable Pattern: 32 sts and 48 rounds = 4” (10cm)
In Stockinette: 32 sts and 48 rounds = 4” (10cm)
“Too late for second guessing / Too late to go back to sleep / It’s time to trust my instincts / close my eyes, and leap…”
- Elphaba Thropp, Wicked
The most iconic witch of all time is humanized in the Wicked story, and shown to be not only misunderstood, but a warrior for justice. These top-down socks are as strong and unique as Elphaba herself, with crisp lines of left and right twists working their way to an aptly named ‘strong’ heel. Don’t judge these socks by their outward appearance– they’re easier than they look, with no need for a cable needle or picked up stitches. Grab your magic wands (aka knitting needles)… it’s time to try Defying Gravity!
FINISHED SIZE
Adult S (M, L, XL)
Leg/Foot Circumference: 7 (8, 9, 10)”/ 18 (20.5, 23, 25.5) cm; fits leg/foot circumference of 8 (9, 10, 11)” / 20.5 (23, 25.5, 28) cm
Leg/Foot Length: Adjustable to fit
YARN
Emma’s Yarn PRACTICALLY PERFECT SOCK (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon; 400 yards / 100 grams); 1 skein or 400yds / 365m fingering weight sock yarn
Sample shown in ‘Legal Tender’
NEEDLES
US 1 (2.25mm), or as needed to meet gauge; DPNs or needles for small circumference knitting
NOTIONS
2-10 stitch markers
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
In Cable Pattern: 32 sts and 48 rounds = 4” (10cm)
In Stockinette: 32 sts and 48 rounds = 4” (10cm)
