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This time of year, is always heralded by the geese on their way to warmer climes. First, I’ll hear their honking, then I’ll see their unmistakable black V’s flying overhead. Heading South was inspired by the geese’s seasonal visit.

Sport weight yarn makes Heading South a quick and cozy knit. The socks are knit from the cuff down with a heel flap and gusset.

SIZES
(Child, Adult S, M, L, XL)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot circumference: (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) inches / (15, 17.5, 20, 22.5, 25) cm

YARN
(1, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins Rauma Garn Vandre in MC (Natural) and (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skein Rauma Garn Vandre in CC (Dark Grey).

Or (130, 182, 250, 305, 344) yards / (119, 167, 229, 279, 315) meters MC,

(22, 34, 58, 64, 72) yards / (21, 32, 54, 59, 66) meters CC sport weight yarn.

Yardage estimate is for both socks.

NEEDLES
One 32-inch (80 cm) US size 3 (3.75 mm) (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular knitting needle.

Note: This pattern assumes the Magic Loop method is used. Feel free to use DPNs instead if you prefer.

NOTIONS
Three stitch markers, and a tapestry needle.

GAUGE
24 stitches and 32 RNDs = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette on US size 3 (3.75 mm) needles.

SKILL LEVEL & SKILL REQ’D
Easy +

Work stranded colorwork, knit in the round, decrease (ssk & k2tog), pick up and knit.