The Story
In 2014, I released my very first knitting pattern - a pair of socks made for my Husband called The Hubband Socks. On our 7th wedding anniversary, I made him a new pair called Mister Invested. So, in keeping with tradition, on our 8th wedding anniversary this year, I designed another pattern just for him!

Materials

• The Fiber Seed Sprout (fingering weight, 90% superwash USA merino wool, 10% nylon; 480 yds / 125g per skein): 1 skein ‘Elephant”
• US 2 (2.75mm) 32-inch circular needle (or preferred length)
• Removable stitch marker (optional)
• Cable needle
• Additional circular needle or DPN in size appropriate for your gauge (optional - see notes)

Finished Sizes
7½ (8½, 9½, 10½) inch circumference (recommended fit: ½ - 1 inch neg. ease circumference, 10% neg. ease in length of foot)

Notes

• These socks are worked from the toe up and feature a Fleegle Heel - a gusset style heel without pick ups! These socks are mirrors to one another; make two to complete a pair.
• Adjust needle size as necessary to match gauge.
• This pattern includes written and charted instructions for the Magic Loop technique (charts can be found on pages 6 & 7). Any sock technique can be substituted as preferred - the pattern can be worked in either direction without issue. In the case of using DPNs, the Front Needle is synonymous with Needles 1 & 2 and the Back Needle is synonymous with Needles 3 & 4.
• Instructions are given for smallest size with additional sizes in parentheses. When only one set of instructions is given, it applies to all sizes.
• As the gusset shaping increases, you may consider adding a 3rd needle to accommodate the number of sts. While this isn’t necessary, the number of sts on the Back needle will be almost double that of the Front needle - work in whatever manner feels most comfortable for you!
• If you are making socks for an individual with particularly large feet, I recommend splitting the skein in half so that you know you’ll have enough yarn for each sock.