These two-colour socks feature a beautiful, graphic mosaic motif which creates an eye-catching colourplay on the leg.
They are inspired by my previous design, the Emiliana shawl pattern, that can be found here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/emiliana

The socks are worked cuff-down in the round using the magic-loop method.

Mosaic knitting is an easy colourwork technique that uses slipped stitches and only one colour at a time, but creates fascinating results.

The pattern contains fully written as well as charted instructions for the mosaic pattern so you can choose which you prefer to work from.

I worked my original sample socks using the colours reversed or “mismatched”, so I used the same amount of each colour total (this would also be a great option for 50 g yarn skeins). If using the same colour order for both socks, you’ll need approx. 20-22 g = 77-88 m / 84-97 yds yds of yarn A for cuffs, mosaic bands and toes.

This pattern was created in collaboration with Malabrigo Yarn and I had the great pleasure of working with their new Ultimate Sock yarn for my sample.

I hope you enjoy the pattern!

SIZES
1 (2, 3) = 17.5 cm (20 cm, 22.5 cm) / 7“ (8“, 9”) finished leg and foot circumference, to fit with slight negative ease.
Leg and foot length are adjustable.
Sample shown in size 2.

YARN
Designed for fingering weight sock yarn in two contrasting colours.
Yarn used for sample: Malabrigo Yarn Ultimate Sock (fingering weight, 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon, 100 g = 385 m / 420 yds) in colourways Wabi Sabi and Whole Grain.

GAUGE & NEEDLES
Gauge: 32 sts x 48 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4“ in stockinette stitch, after washing and gentle blocking.
Needles: 2.25 mm / US 1 needles for knitting in the round with magic-loop method (circular needles at least 80 cm / 32“ long), or size to obtain gauge.

This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and well testknitted. Thanks so much to my wonderful helpers!

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