Note: This pattern is developed from a personal project that I designed for myself. There is currently one size only.

Mistletoe is a toe-up sock pattern inspired by Hitomi Shida’s Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible. The curving lines of the lace stitch invoke stylized botanical illustrations, balanced by the solid 4-stitch cables. While the stitch panel may seem complex at a glance, the only uncommon technique would be the nupps, which can be easily substituted or omitted.

For my pair of Mistletoe, I used short row toes and short row heels, the instructions for which are included in the pattern. However, you can easily substitute your preferred toe and heel construction. I am planning on knitting a version with gusset-and-flap heels — I’ll update the pattern when that happens.

Sizes
For socks: one size only, more under development.
Finished circumference 20 cm (8”) , to fit foot circumference 23 cm (9”). Sample model (me) wears Women’s US 8.5 and EU/China 40.

Yarn
Any fingering-weight sock yarn, preferably solid color, tonal, or gradient with long color transitions.

Gauge
32 sts and 47 rows/rounds in 10 cm (4”) with larger needles.

Needles
2.5 mm (US 1.5) and 2.0 mm (US 0) or as suitable to obtain gauge, in any preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round. Sample uses long circular needles and magic loop.