The Romulus Socks feature a straightforward texture panel that is framed with simple twisted knit stitch columns on both sides. With an easily memorizable repeat, these socks are engaging to knit from start to finish! Named after Romulus, Michigan, which is home to the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and the first place in Michigan I ever stepped foot in, the Romulus Socks are the third pattern in my trio of Mitten State inspired sock designs to hail my newfound status as as Michigander.

Special thank you to my testers Brie, Caitlin, Kimberly, Sarah, and Tina for all of their help with this pattern.

Pattern Notes
This pattern is written for magic loop and is worked cuff down. It has a 2x2 ribbed cuff, an eye of partridge heel flap and gusset, and a rounded toe. However, you can use any style of small circumference knitting, as well as any cuff/heel/toe combination of your choice.

Sizing
Size 1 (56 sts), Size 2 (64 sts), Size 3 (72 sts)
7 (8, 9) inches / 18 (20.25, 23) cm circumference, approximately

Materials
100g + 20g fingering weight sock set
Sample uses “Permission to Dance” sock set by Hawari Bazaar Yarn in the Nova Sock base (75% superwash merino wool / 25% nylon, 463y / 100g)

Needles
US 1.5 / 2.5mm 32 in / 80 cm circular needles, for magic loop (or size needed to obtain gauge)

Gauge
34 sts x 48 rows over 4 in/10cm in stockinette in the round

Notions
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors, sock blockers (optional)