The pattern on the Waves of Life socks evokes all the different shapes and forms waves can take - from small waves lapping at the beach to big, thunderous, crashing waves out on the ocean.

They’re worked from the toe up with their signature wave pattern evolving over the course of the foot and leg. The garter stitch heel flap creates a comfy, robust heel, and the gusset ensures a really good fit.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Finished foot circumference: 18.5 (19.75, 21, 22.25, 23.5) cm / 7.25 (7.75, 8.25, 8.75, 9.25)” – recommended to be worn with approx 1.5 cm / 0.75” of negative ease.

YARN
Laine Rebelle La Clun Forest (100% pure virgin wool from Isère and Alpes-Maritimes; 457 metres / 500 yards per 100 g)

180 (195, 215, 235, 255) metres / 200 (215, 235, 260, 280) yards

More or less yarn may be needed if changing the foot and/or leg length. Foot length in sample shown is 16.5 cm / 6.5”.

Sample shown is knit in colourway Ecru. Francesca wears a size 3 with 4 cm / 1.5” of negative ease.

NEEDLES
2.5 mm / US 1.5 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)

This pattern uses the magic loop technique. The top of the foot/front of the leg is worked across the first needle (N1) and the sole of the foot/back of the leg is worked across the second needle (N2).

GAUGE
30 sts x 44 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette stitch, after blocking)
30 sts x 47 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in wave sequence, after blocking)

NOTIONS
• Blocking tools (sock blockers or blocking mats and t-pins)
• Darning needle
• Scrap yarn
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure

SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
• Judy’s Magic Cast-On, Method 8 Cast-On, or preferred method for a toe-up cast-on
• Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off
• Picking up stitches
• Chart reading (optional)

CONTRIBUTORS
• Model: Francesca Margaux
• Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
• Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab & Jen Hurley
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Foot circumference: 18.5 (19.75, 21, 22.25, 23.5) cm / 7.25 (7.75, 8.25, 8.75, 9.25)”
• Leg length: 11.75 cm / 4.75” (customisable)

Waves of Life is one of the 12 joyful, seashore-inspired knitting patterns featured in Issue 11 of Making Stories Magazine.

Issue 11 is available through our webshop in print and digital as well as in a subscription, through our Ravelry store as a digital version and our stockists.

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