Step into comfort and style with the Twisting Trails Toe-Up Socks! This engaging knitting pattern features elegant yet simple faux cable columns that wind up the leg, creating the illusion of intricate twists, without the need for a cable needle.

Details about the Pattern

• Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner / Intermediate

• Designed for self-striping, tonal or solid yarn, this pattern beautifully highlights colour variations while allowing the faux cables to stand out

• The toe-up construction ensures a perfect fit while a short row heel provides a smooth, well-shaped transition

• Choose between two cuff options to suit your style: a traditional ribbed cuff for a snug, timeless finish, or a delicate faux cable for a touch of flair.

• Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in your ends

• Techniques used: Judy’s Magic Cast On, Magic Loop Method, Shadow Wrap Heel, Faux Cable Technique

• Stitches used: Techniques used: knit, kfb, kyok, purl, short row heel

Approximate finished measurements

• Foot (measurement around the ball of your foot): 8 (8.5, 9.5)“ / 20.3 (21.6, 24.1) cm circumference Leg and foot length are adjustable to individual foot size

Yarn Requirements

Sample 1 (Long Version): The Cozy Knitter YOTMC 2023 February Sock Set, Bliss Fingering Weight, 80% superwash
merino and 20% nylon

• Main Colour (MC): colourway New Beginnings 115g, 420 yds/385 m of fingering weight yarn

• Contrast Colour (CC), optional: colourway Grey 30g, 126 yds/115 m of fingering weight yarn

Sample 2 (Short Version): Leo & Roxy Yarn Co. 80/20 Sock, 80% superwash merino and 20% nylon (100% good vibes)

• Main Colour (MC): colourway Straw Into Gold 115g, 420 yds/385 m of fingering weight yarn

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and tested by knitters with various skill levels. For inspiration, click here.

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