The Sidecut Socks are worked from the top-down in the round in a 2x2 rib. Sections of the leg are worked flat, back and forth, to create the side slits. Once the leg is complete, you have the option to work either a classic sock or stirrup version.

Classic Sock: The heel is worked using a ribbed heel flap and gusset. After the heel, the 2x2 rib is continued across the top of the foot, while the sole is worked in stockinette. The sock is finished with a wedge toe.

Stirrup Sock: Decreases are worked at each side of the foot to shape a strap that fits beneath the foot.

SIZING

The Sidecut Socks are designed to fit with 2.5cm negative ease around the ball of your foot.

Size 1 (2) 3 (4).

Designed to fit a foot circumference of:
20 (22.5) 25 (27.5) cm.

The socks have a finished circumference of:
17.5 (20) 22.5 (25) cm.
(when the rib is stretched)

YARN

Schoppel Wolle Crazy Zauberball 4Ply (100g = 420m), shown in colour Domino (2100).

I suggest choosing a fingering weight sock yarn with a wool/nylon blend.

For the stirrup version: 25-50g.
For the sock version: 50-100g.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS

2.5mm in your preferred sock needle (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Stitch markers
Spare needle or stitch holder
Darning needle

GAUGE

In stocking stitch using 2.5mm needles.
32 stitches and 44 rows = 10cm after blocking