The Ivy Socks are worked toe-up in an all-over colourwork pattern, inspired by the ivy plant. The pattern can be worked using either two or three colours. The heel is shaped using short-rows and can be worked with or without a gusset on the sole.

Difficulty:
★★★☆☆

Sizes:
EU 35-37 (38-40) 41-43.

Width:
19 (21) 23 cm.

Length (toe to heel):
21 (23) 25 cm.

Suggested Yarn:
Main Colour: 50 (50) 100 g Arwetta by Filcolana (210m/50g).
Contrast Colour 1: 50 (50) 50 g Arwetta by Filcolana (210m/50g).
Contrast Colour 2: 50 (50) 50 g Arwetta by Filcolana (210m/50g).
NB: If only working using two colours, omit contrast colour 2.

Gauge:
34 stitches x 34 rounds in stranded knitting on 3 mm needles – or whichever needed to obtain gauge = 10 x 10 cm after washing and blocking.
32 stitches x 44 rounds in stockinette on 2.5 mm needles – or whichever needed to obtain gauge = 10 x 10 cm after washing and blocking.
NB: As the socks are worked in the round, the gauge swatch should also be worked in the round.

Suggested Needles:
3 mm circular needles (80/100 cm) and 2.5 mm circular needles (80/100 cm).
As the cast-on requires circular needles, the magic-loop technique is recommended. If you prefer dpns, these can be used from the transition from toe to foot.

Note: The amount of MC yarn listed for size 38-40 is enough for one pair of socks with minimal yarn left over. Swatching may require an additional skein.