The Musalla Socks are a toe up stranded colorwork sock pattern inspired by the designs commonly found on prayer rugs located in mosques. The main pattern is the shape found that directs Muslims towards the qibla (direction of prayer). Techniques used are Judy’s Magic Cast On, kfb increases, Shadow Wrap Heel, stranded colorwork & Tubular Cast Off. Intermediate skills required.

Yarn:

172.5 (217.5, 262.5, 307.5) yds/ 157.5 (198.9, 240, 281.1) m
Fingering weight nonsuperwash 50/50 Corriedale/Mohair

Note: Yarn used in sample knit is Knitting Niqabi’s Corriedale/Mohair base in her Frost, Little Sunshine, & Falkor Colorways

57.5 (72.5, 87.5, 102.5) yds/ 52.5 (66.3, 80, 93.7) m in MC
57.5 (72.5, 87.5, 102.5) yds/ 52.5 (66.3, 80, 93.7) m in CC1
57.5 (72.5, 87.5, 102.5) yds/ 52.5 (66.3, 80, 93.7) m in CC2

Notions:

Stitch markers (1)
Stitch holder or waste yarn
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Sizes:

Foot circumference
S (M, L, XL)

7 (8.5, 10, 11.25)” or
18 (21.5, 25, 28.5) cm

Note: Socks have a negative ease of 1” (2.5 cm)

Leg length (from top to heel)
3” (7.62 cm)

Needles:

US 2 (2.75 mm)

Gauge:

22 sts & 22 rounds over 2” (5cm) in stranded colorwork on US 2 (2.75mm)
Note: Gauge swatch is knitted in the round