The Saltus socks take their name from the Latin word for “leap,” a reference to the hurdle stitch used throughout the design. The connection between the stitch pattern and the name felt especially fitting.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4)

Recommended negative ease: approx. 0.5–1” / 1.5–2.5 cm.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Ball-of-foot Circumference: 7.5 (8, 8.5, 9)“ / 19 (20, 21.5, 22.5) cm.

Length: Adjustable.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 1 skein of Ovis Sock by Woollentwine Fibrestudio (50% Cheviot, 50% Jacob, 410 yds / 375m – 100 g).

Or approx. 300 (360, 390, 410) yds / 275 (329, 357, 375) m of fingering-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Sisu by Sandnes Garn or Heritage by Cascade Yarns.

Needles: US 1 / 2.25 mm.

Notions: Stitch markers.

GAUGE
32 sts x 40 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 1 / 2.25 mm needles in St St and Hurdle stitch, after blocking.

NOTES
The pattern is written for 4 DPNs but you can also work using long circular needles and the Magic Loop method.

CONSTRUCTION
These socks are worked from the top down, beginning with a 1x1 rib and transitioning into a hurdle stitch pattern. The heel is shaped with a heel flap and gusset construction, and the foot length can be adjusted to fit your foot. The socks are finished with a wedge toe and the remaining stitches are grafted together.