A feathery twisted stitch motif is the basis for Leila’s pretty Tern socks, originally part of Quince Quarterly’s winter 2020 offering. Worked from cuff to toe, the tiny rib-like elements come together so perfectly with a slipped-stitch heel flap and a stockinette sole for comfort.

Shown in 8½“ / 21.5 cm foot length to fit women’s US size 8½ / 39 EUR shoe.

yarn
tern / beach glass 417
2 skeins

needles
32-40” circular in size US 2 / 2.75 mm

skills required
Long-tail cast on, picking up stitches, grafting (links provided); increasing, decreasing, small circumferences in the round. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.