Inspired by overcast skies and droplets of rain running down the window sill on a gray day, the Raincloud Socks are a fun way to keep warm during the weather. They are knitted down from the cuff, and length is totally adjustable. There is a cable panel that goes down the middle of the sock and it uses the short row heel technique.

Sizing Information

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4)
Sample is shown in size 2

Foot Circumference (pick a size with approx. 2.5 cms (1”) negative ease): 18 (20, 23, 25) cms / 7” (8”, 9”, 10”)

Materials

Yarn: Fingering weight, sample is made using Yarn Trader Studio B.F.Lovely, a Blue Faced Leicester wool yarn that blooms out so nicely in blocking - very cozy and snuggly for your feet!

Some yarn my testers used for their beautiful socks were Forest Fringe Yarn 80/20 sock yarn and Cascade Yarns Heritage Prints.

Meterage/yardage
For ankle socks:
160 (180, 200, 220) m
175 (197, 219, 241) yds

For mid-calf socks:
280 (335, 360, 400)m
306 (366, 394, 437) yds

Needles: 2.75mm dpns (or your preferred method of small circumference knitting) or size to obtain gauge

Notions: Darning needle for tucking ends, 2 stitch markers

Gauge: 30 sts and 40 rows in stockinette