I was inspired to design this pair of socks after a long weekend getaway to Traverse City, Michigan. I picked up a gorgeous skein of locally hand dyed yarn and wanted a pattern that had an engaging yet easily memorized texture repeat – something I could knit on the go, and be able to pick up/put down without losing my place in the pattern. Named after the marathon that was the catalyst for a weekend up north, the Bayshore Socks are the first in my trio of Mitten State inspired sock designs to hail my newfound status as a Michigander.

Special thank you to my testers Carly, Jessica, Kim and Tina for their help with and support of this pattern!

Pattern Notes
This pattern is written for magic loop and is worked cuff down. It has a 2x2 ribbed cuff, a heel flap and gusset, and a rounded toe. However, you can use any style of small circumference knitting, as well as any cuff/heel/toe combination of your choice.

Sizing
Size 1, Size 2, Size 3
7 (8, 9) inches / 18 (20.25, 23) cm circumference, approximately

Materials
100g + 20g fingering weight sock set
Sample uses “Cherry Festival” sock set by Bella Filato Studio in the Bella Sock base (75% superwash merino wool / 25% nylon, 437y / 100g)

Needles
US 1.5 / 2.5mm 32 in / 80 cm circular needles, for magic loop
Or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge
32 sts over 4 in/10cm in stockinette

Notions
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors, sock blockers (optional)