Apollo socks are classic ribbed socks with twisting columns that remind me of laurel wreaths – the symbol of the ancient Greek and Roman god Apollo. The simple mock cable pattern is surprisingly easy and suitable even for beginners. The socks also have a beautifully detailed Eye of the Partridge Stitch heel flap and a round French heel. While the socks were originally designed for a three-color sock kit from Gregoria Fibres, you can just as well knit the socks in just one color or add a pop of color to the cuff, heel and toes with leftover sock yarn in a contrasting color.

Size
1 (2, 3), sample shown in size 1
Women’s small (women’s medium, women’s large/men’s small)
Foot circumference 17.5 (20, 22) cm / 7 (8, 8 ½) inches, to be worn with a 1-2 cm / ½ - ¾” of negative ease. Length adjustable.

Yarn
Gregoria Fibres Everyday Sock kit (80% SW Merino, 20 % Nylon, sock weight 400m / 100g)
Or
• 200 (250, 300) m /220 (275, 330) yards in MC
• 40 (40, 40) m / 44 (44, 44) yards in CC1
• 40 (40, 40) m / 44 (44, 44) yards in CC2

Needles
2.5 mm / US 1 ½ DPNs or a 60 cm / 24” circular needle for Magic Loop

Gauge
• 32 sts x 42 rounds per 10 cm in pattern on 2.5mm / US 1 ½ needles, after blocking, unstretched
• 30 sts x 42 rounds per 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 2.5mm / US 1 ½ needles, after blocking

Notions
• 3 stitch markers
• sewing needle