Description

Method: These stranded colorwork socks are knit in the round from the cuff down with a round heel and gusset decreases placed on the sole. The start of the round is placed at the back of the leg and the center of the sole to enable the pattern to flow around your foot as visually uninterrupted as possible. There is an accompanying photo tutorial to aid in correct placement of the heel.

These socks can be knitted on dpns, by magic loop, or on a short circular (in which case you will still need dpns for the heel and toe decreases).

Please note the colorwork design in this pattern is charted not written out. You need to be prepared to read and work from charts in order to enjoy knitting this design.

Size: This pattern is written in 3 sizes referred to throughout the pattern as S, M, and L. All instructions that differ depending on the size you are knitting are color coded.
Size S: Sock circumference 7.1” UK sizes Children’s 13-4 Ladies 1-4
Size M: Sock circumference 8” UK Ladies sizes 5-8
Size L: Sock circumference 9.3” UK Mens sizes 9-11

Yarn: You can use any 4 ply sock yarn that you like and with which you can get gauge to knit these socks.Please note I do not recommend using yarns with a high cotton content as cotton doesn’t stretch as much as other fibers and this will affect the fit of your socks.

This pattern works well with either two solid colors or a solid and a long gradient yarn. This is a great pattern to experiment with color and use mini skeins or any leftovers lurking in your stash. Be creative, have fun, but keep in mind changes will affect yardage and number of ends to weave in. The amounts of each color required will depend on how many colors you pick, where you choose to use them in the sock, and which size you are knitting. As a guide I used the following:
Size M in two colors (pair pictured)
West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply in Cardamom – 210m (230 yards)
Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball in Fuschienbeet – 125m (137 yards)

Needles:
3mm dpns
2.5mm dpns / short circular or size needed for gauge.

Other Materials:
Stitch Markers
Tape Measure
Scissors
Darning needle to sew in ends