Steele Creek Socks have all-over texture that reminds us of the rocks in a creek bed. They are knit cuff-down with instructions for a heel flap and gusset, but any heel can be substituted. The texture continues on the top of the foot, ending with our favorite rounded toe.

Please note: a solid, tonal, or lightly speckled yarn is recommended so that the stitch pattern shows up well.

Yarn:
350-464 yd fingering weight yarn (depending on length of foot)

Suggested Yarn:
Mockingbird Fiber Co. Scrummy Sock | 80/20 superwash merino/nylon | 400 yd/100 g | shown in colorway Drops of Jupiter

Sizing:
Small (Medium, Large) to fit foot circumferences of 7 (8, 9) inches; stitches can easily be added or removed to adjust size

Tools
US 1 – 32” circular needles of at least 32” in length for magic-loop method

Notions:
stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors, measuring tape or ruler

Difficulty: Easy, some sock knitting experience is helpful

Skills Needed:
knitting in the round, knitting, purling, decreasing

Note:
This pattern is written for magic loop method, but can be adapted to DNPs or 9” circulars