The knots and columns that decorate the shank of the Gaudi Socks recall the arborescent columns of Barcelona’s Sagrada Famillia Basilica designed by renowned architect Antoni Gaudi.

A change in colour signals a change in texture and the commencement of the heel flap. Once completing the heel turn, knitters can enjoy soothing stockinette in the formation of the foot, which tapers towards the three needle bind off.

Techniques include:
✔ Top down
✔ Charted lace pattern
✔ Heel flap and turn
✔ Three needle bind off

Materials:

2.25/2.5mm circular knitting needle 80cm circumference (see note in Gauge below)
Colour A: 1 x Coop Socks Yeah! (50g/ 212m; 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon) in Danburite (light grey)
Colour B: 1 x Coop Socks Yeah! (50g/ 212m; 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon) in Benitoit (dark blue)
Notions: stitch marker, scissors, tapestry needle

Gauge
36 sts = 10cm worked in the round, lightlyblocked (20cm foot/ leg circumference/negative ease 2cm)
Larger/looser fit: 2.5mm needle (32 sts=10cm)

About the Designer:

Dear Pru
Pru Raymond is a qualified educator and creative who has been knitting since childhood. Knitting is her daily mindfulness practice, a creative outlet and an act of craftivism. She looks forward to her knitting workshops as a space for people to expand social and neural connections through creating

Photography by Jacie Davis Photography