This pattern is a traditional Argyle design worked in a non-traditional manner. Rather than knitting the leg flat and seaming the leg and gusset, the sock is worked in the round with Annetarsia ITR technique.

Instruction for this technique is found in “Annetarsia knits: A new link to intarsia”, available as a PDF on Ravelry or at www.annetarsia.com/book. Video of the technique is available one the Annetarsia YouTube channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzKw04DBxI0&t=1s

This Dye House yarn is the softest I have ever used
successfully for an argyle sock. Generally, if knit tightly, the fabric is dense and stiff. This yarn can handle a tighter gauge and remain
soft as a whisper. Knitting the sock with larger or smaller needles can be used to make the sock larger or smaller.

All patterns in my book “Annetarsia Knits” used different charts specifically because they couldn’t be knit as flat pieces whick provided incentive was to knit in the round. However, I always knit my argyles ITR now, and think others might like to do so as well. So, here is the pattern!

With 3 charts to choose from, and the ability to change sizes with yarn weight and needle size, the knitter will be able to knit socks to fit from childhood to adulthood, as argyles were always intended. I’m thrilled to offer this pattern for the modern knitter who also loves historical patterns.

Yarn available at www.serialknitters.com