These pretty socks are named after Kya Clark, the beautiful, brave and resourceful protagonist in one of my favourite books, Where the Crawdads Sing.

The Kya Socks have a subtle texture throughout, and with a simple 4-round repeat, will become a firm favourite.

The Kya Socks are knitted using a slip stitch, heel flap and gusset construction, and my Swirl Toe, but feel free to substitute your own particular favourites.

The pattern is suitable for beginner knitters through to more experienced knitters. I would recommend using tonal / semi-solid / solid or a lightly speckled yarn to define the texture pattern.

This is a written pattern (without charts).

Yarn

Loom Wool
Twist Sock 4ply fingering weight
80% superwash merino, 20% nylon
365m / 399yds per 100g

Colour - Antiquity

Medium size sample used 72g

Needles

2.25mm (US Size 1) 32 inch (80cm) circular knitting needles for knitting magic loop method. (DPNs or short circular needles can be used if they are methods you prefer, but adjust your needle size to obtain gauge).

Notions

Darning Needle
Stitch Markers

Gauge

10 stitches and 12 rows = 1 inch/2.5cm
Washed and blocked measurement in stocking stitch