For Joy & Comfort are worsted weight socks featuring two pattern design options (Joy or Comfort) for the ankle, consisting of simple two-color stranded colorwork, a contrast toe and textured heel. These socks are knit cuff-down with a heel flap and gusset and are designed to be worked one at a time.

Select a color palette that brings you joy & comfort and you’ll have a new pair of new socks in no time. At worsted weight, For Joy & Comfort are warm, cozy and oh so quick to knit!

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4)
7 (8, 9, 9.25)” / 18 (20, 23, 24) cm circumference at ankle below cuff / 7.25 (8, 8.75, 9.5)” / 18 (20, 22, 24) cm foot circumference. Intended to fit with negative ease of .5 – 1.5” / 1 – 4 cm at ankle and foot.

Suggested Needles & Notions
• US 4 / 3.5 mm or one size smaller than main
• US 5 / 3.75 mm needle or size needed for stockinette stitch gauge (main needle)
• US 6 / 4 mm needle or one size larger than main (stranded colorwork at ankle)
• DPNS or circulars in all sizes listed, per preference for small circumferences
• Spare circular needle or waste yarn to hold stitches
• Distinct BOR marker + 2 additional markers

Yarn Information
A minimum of two colors are needed for this design (sample reflects three). If using only two colors, you will need to combine CC1 & CC2 yardage requirements.

Suggested Yarn & Requirements
Hudson + West Co. “Forge” 70% U.S. Merino / 30% U.S. Corriedale - Worsted Weight - 235 yards / 215 meters per 100 g
• Main Color 165 (180, 200, 220) yards / 151 (165, 183, 201) meters
• Contrast Color 1 54 (60, 68, 77) yards / 49 (55, 62, 70) meters
• Contrast Color 2 (Joy) 22 (25, 29, 34) yards / 20 (23, 27, 31) meters
• Contrast Color 2 (Comfort) 26 (30, 35, 41) yards / 24 (27, 32, 37) meters

“Joy” sample pictured reflects colorways: Fawn (MC), Mustard (CC1) and Dusk (CC2).
“Comfort” sample pictured reflects colorways: Dusk (MC), Tobacco (CC1) and Fawn (CC2).

Yardage listed is based on sample foot length of 8 (9.25, 10.5, 11.5)” / 20 (23.5, 27, 29) cm and leg length of 4.5 (4.75, 4.75, 5)“ / 11 (12, 12, 13) cm. Adjust as needed for desired foot and leg length.

Gauge Information
(Measured post blocking)
• Stockinette Stitch: 22 sts / 28 rnds per 4” worked in the round on size US 5 / 3.75 mm
• Stranded Colorwork (ankle): 24 sts / 28 rnds per 4” worked in the round on size US 6 / 4 mm