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For Socktober 2020, I thought it would be fun to design a pair of socks with the help of the community that has so kindly supported my designs these last few years. To do that, I sifted through all my favorite design elements, drafted a few possible stitch patterns, and posted them, bit by bit, in my Instagram stories for voting. Everybody had 24 hours to weigh in on their favorite option, and at the end of that period, I incorporated the winner into the pattern I was writing.

These socks are the result of that community design project. They feature a 1x1 twisted rib cuff, an all-over stitch pattern with a spiral of eyelets, a heel flap and gusset, and a round toe. It’s been such a treat working on these socks with everybody, and I look forward to doing it again next year.

I try my very best to make sure that all of my patterns are error-free and easy to follow. If you have any trouble with this pattern, please let me know! You can reach me by email at abeeinthebonnet@gmail.com, on Ravelry at abeeinthebonnet, on Instagram at @lizzird, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/abeeinthebonnet.

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SIZES
S, M, L
Finished sock dimensions: 8” (20.25 cm), 9” (22.75 cm), 10” (25.5 cm) circumference (Note: most people like their socks snug, so choose a finished sock size that is slightly smaller than your actual foot)

MATERIALS
Fingering weight yarn, 300-380 yds (274-348 m)

Sample shown knit in Oink Pigments Nimbus, Sock/Fingering Weight, 100g/410yds, 80% Fine Superwash Merino/10% Cashmere/10% Nylon, 3-ply

GAUGE
4” (10 cm) square = 32 stitches x 40 rows in stockinette

NEEDLES
One set of needles for your preferred style of small-circumference knitting in a size to match gauge listed above

Suggested needle size: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

TOOLS
One stitch marker for beginning of round; optional additional markers between pattern repeats
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

Techniques: knitting through the back loop, increases, decreases, knitting in the round