This traveling-stitch pattern uses one of the automata described in Knit Stranded Cellular Automata. The large charts may look intimidating, but except for the edge stitches, the stitch pattern repeats (with a sideways shift) every 20 rows. Instead of following the chart stitch by stitch, try following the automata rules directly.

FINISHED SIZE 5¾ (6¾, 7½, 8½)“ (14.5 17, 19, 21.5 cm) foot circumference and 8 (8½, 9, 9½)” (20.5 21.5, 23, 24 cm) long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable. Socks shown measure 7½“ (19 cm).

YARN Spud & Chloë Fine (80% superwash wool, 20% silk; 248 yd 227 m/2¼ oz 65 g): #7805 anemone, 2 skeins.

NEEDLES U.S. size 1 (2.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); removable m; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

GAUGE 30 sts and 44 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in St st.