These socks are a complementary design to the Cluaran Sweater, a Scottish inspired design in collaboration with Gingersnap Yarns.

Construction
These socks are knit cuff down, increasing stitches and changing needle size for the colourwork to accommodate the less stretchy fabric of stranded knitting. I start with a US1 (2.25 mm) needle and increase to a US1½ (2.5 mm) for the colourwork. The heel is a slipped-stitch heel flap and the toe is grafted together.

Sizing
1 (2, 3)
Sizing is listed in circumference. To determine your size, measure around the ball of your foot just below your toes. Choose the size that allows approximately 1-inch (2.5 cm) for the non stranded sections of socks.
Finished Sock:
Approx. circumference in stockinette, not stretched, after blocking: 6¼ (7, 8) inches/ 15.5 (17.5, 20) cm
Approx. circumference in stranded, not stretched, after blocking: 7¼ (8, 8½) inches/18 (20, 21.25) cm

Materials
Yarn
MC: Gingersnap Lush Fingering 75% Superwash Merino Wool/ 25% Nylon, 463 yds/100 g, Paper Flowers (light blue)
CC1: Gingersnap Lush Fingering 75% Superwash Merino Wool/ 25% Nylon, 463 yds/100 g, Sage (green)
CC2: Gingersnap Lush Fingering 75% Superwash Merino Wool/ 25% Nylon, 463 yds/100 g, Wooly Thistle (purple)

Needles
For ribbing, foot, heel, and toe: US1 (2.25mm) dpns or circular needles for preferred method of knitting, or size needed to obtain gauge
For colourwork: US1½ (2.5mm) dpns or circular needles for preferred method of knitting, or size needed to obtain gauge

Other Notions
Stitch markers
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Gauge
Using US1½ (2.5 mm) after blocking, over stranded pattern, knit in the round: 36 sts x 44 rounds = 4 inches (10cm)
Using US1 (2.25 mm) after blocking, stockinette, knit in the round: 36 sts x 46 rounds = 4 inches (10cm)

This pattern has been tech edited by Sigrun Jones and tested by volunteers.