I am always amazed by how much there is to explore in the world of sock knitting. This is my attempt at creating a sock pattern, incorporating some of my favorite elements. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Although plain vanilla socks hold a special place in my heart, I have incorporated a straightforward yet engaging stitch pattern on the instep of this design. Such stitch patterns not only maintain our interest while knitting the leg and foot but also aid in easy row tracking.

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FEATURES
♡ Written for 4 sizes.
♡ Worked from the cuff-down.
♡ Incorporates shadow-wrap short row heels.
♡Instructions for distributing stitches are provided for both the magic loop and double-pointed needles.
♡Written and charted instructions are given for the stitch pattern used on the instep.

♡ It features an easy-to-memorize, but elegant twisted stitch pattern I had used in my earlier pattern Manzil Mitts too. These socks will make a great companion for the mitts. You can use the same coupon code on both patterns, if you like.:)

♡It features directional toes where the left and right toes are shaped differently. This means that the left sock is to be worn on left foot and right sock on the right, similar to wearing shoes. It results in a well-fitting toe shape that contours the shape of the feet. I loved the fit when I discovered this toe and my testers loved it too! Please take a close look at our pictures here. I hope you’ll give it a try. ♥️

CHECK MY BLOGPOST about this design for more details.

PROJECT DETAILS
SIZING
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4)
To fit foot circumferences: 8.5 (9, 9.5, 10)“ / 21 (23, 24, 25) cm with approx. 1”/2-3 cm of negative ease.
Size 1 sample shown on 8.75” / 22 cm foot circumference.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Sock Circumference: 7.5(8, 8.5, 9)“ / 19 (20, 21, 23) cm.
Leg Length: 6.5(7, 8.25, 8.75)” / 16 (18, 21, 22) cm.
Foot Length: 8(8.5, 9, 9.5)“ / 20 (21, 23, 24) cm.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
259(296, 351, 394) yards / 237(271, 321, 361) m of fingering weight yarn.

YARN USED IN SAMPLE
1 skein of Knit Picks Stroll Hand Painted, 75% Fine Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon.
462 yards / 423 m per 100g / 3.5 oz in Raven Tonal colorway.

NEEDLES USED
2.25 mm / US 1 circular needles, minimum length 32”/ 80 cm for working magic loop.
OR
Set of 5 2.25mm / US 1 double pointed needles.

GAUGE
32 sts x 52 rounds = 4” / 10 cm, in Chart A stitch pattern in the round, blocked.
32 sts x 44 rounds = 4” / 10 cm, in stockinette stitch pattern in the round, blocked.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, 1 stitch marker.
Optional: Cable needle.

TECHNIQUES USED
Left Twist Stitch, Right Twist Stitch.