These socks are the ultimate cosy, soothing pair for a chilly winter’s night. The kind of night when warmth and comfort are exactly what you need – and sometimes, that comfort comes in the form of a soft, snug sock. It’s often the small, simple things that make all the difference.

I named this pattern Tra because it’s the Irish word for beach, and the ridges on the sock remind me of the patterns left by the sea as it laps the shore.

CONSTRUCTION
Knitted on double pointed needles in the round in one piece from the cuff down.

TECHNIQUES USED
Cast on, knit, purl, double pointed needles, in the round, decreasing, grafting stitches together. Optional but recommended to create the feeling of joy when joining your stitches: three needle cast off.

YARN
Two 50g balls of Mohair Tweed in shade A if you are knitting a foot length longer than size 6 then you will need a third ball of shade A.
and One 50g ball of Mohair Tweed in shade B.
70% merino wool & 30% mohair, 110m/120yds per 50g

SUGGESTED KNITTING NEEDLES
Four double pointed 3.75mm needles.

GAUGE (tension)
20 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch pattern when slightly stretched. I obtained this gauge with 3.75mm needles.
**It is important to obtain gauge so do swatch and change your needle size to achieve the correct gauge if you need to.**

SIZE
to fit UK size 5 or desired foot length as highlighted in the pattern.

NEED HELP?
I am here for you! Pop into the Skipton studio, send an email, or check out the Purl &Jane YouTube channel for tips, inspiration and guidance including handy resources like gauge (tension) guides and how to tutorials.