A textured pair of socks that will bring interest to those subtle colours and speckles. These socks are designed with a contrasting cuff, heel, and toe in mind. The short row heel makes the heel look neat and tidy when working with a contrasting colour. The easily remembered pattern means that these socks are the perfect travelling project.

materials.
Approximately 426 yds/380m sock weight yarn, 334 yds/296m MC, 92yds/84m CC
Sample shown in Hypothesis Yarns, 80/20 Sock (80% SW Merino, 20% Nylon), “Helvetica” (MC) and “Lady Vengeance” (CC).

2.25mm (US 1) needles for working in the round
Or size required to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle

gauge.
32 sts and 48 rnds = 4”/10cm
Stockinette Stitch

sizes.
Small (Medium, Large)
Foot Circumference

Small (60 sts): 7.5”/19cm
Medium (64 sts): 8”/20.5cm
Large (68 sts): 8.5”/21.5cm

skill level.
advanced beginner
Skills Required: Knit, purl, knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing, w&t, Kitchener stitch

This pattern has been tech edited and test knit.