The Cressid Socks are knitted with fingering weight yarn on 2.25mm needles (US 1). This pattern is written as a toe-up sock with a split gusset, an Eye of Partridge heel flap, lace paneling, and a 1x1 rib with a tubular bind-off.

Shakespeare’s Cressida in Troilus and Cressida inspired the feminine lace panels in the Cressid Socks. Delicate lace winds up the leg like shifting loyalties and promises, while the clean, modern lines of the toe-up construction echo Cressida’s quiet strength and complicated heart.

SIZES (APPROX)
• Small 7.25”/18.5 cm
• Medium 8.25”/21 cm
• Large 9.25”/23.5 cm

YARN
• 100g fingering weight sock yarn. Any yarn that gives gauge (or your preferred gauge) should be suitable.
• The sample uses Berroco Vintage Sock yarn in the color Stone. If you knit a longer leg or a looser gauge, increase the amount of yarn.

GAUGE
• 32 sts x 44 rows per 4” (10 cm) square, measured over stockinette stitch in the round.

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
• 2.25mm (US 1), or whatever size is necessary to achieve gauge, 32”/80cm
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

This pattern has been edited by Lori Murphy and test-knit by volunteers. For pattern support, please email turtleandtwine01@gmail.com