This design combines a gingham pattern, playful colour combinations, and a Dutch heel. Subtle decreases along the sole create a delicate drop detail, adding a refined touch to the finished socks.

Details

Construction: Top-down with a Dutch heel
Yarn weight: Fingering / 4-ply
Needles: 2 or 2.25 mm
Colours: 2
Skill level: Intermediate

Worked in three sizes based on stitch count: 56 (18–20 cm foot circumference), 64 (20–22 cm), 72 (23–25 cm).

Choose the size that gives approximately 10–15% negative ease relative to your foot circumference.

Materials

Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-Ply 75% wool, 25% nylon, 400 m (437 yds) per 100 g.

Colour A: Milk Bottle 010, approx. 40 g
Colour B: Honeysuckle 234, approx. 30 g