Many of the most iconic depictions of the human form feature a daring contrapposto, the confident and natural 'counterpose' setting the shoulders and hips at different angles. Defiant, strong, sexy--the contrapposto has always carried the weight in its own way and looked good doing it.

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Yarn

380 yards/347 meters fingering-weight

Needles

US #1/2.25 mm (or size to get gauge) for knitting a small item in the round (either double points, two circulars, or one long circular for magic loop)

Notions

Tapestry needle, stitch markers

Gauge

32 stitches = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch

Skill Level

Intermediate (toe, heel, Kitchener Stitch)

Sizes

One size fits most.
Circumference: approximately 7”/18 cm at foot and 7”/18 cm at cuff unstretched. To fit feet 7-11”/18-28 cm in circumference.
Foot length and cuff height: knit to fit.

Construction

These socks are knit in the round from the cuff down.

Versions

11/2013 - Published
3/2021 - Updated layout. No errors.