These mid-calf socks are worked cuff-down. The colorwork pattern reminds me of my grandmother’s old pearl necklace. The socks come with a Fleegle heel and the heel increases are worked at center back. The instructions are written for magic loop technique, but you can work the socks with dpns if you wish.

Size
S (M) L with 66 (70) 74 sts

Yarn
Retrosaria Mondim (100% Portuguese wool, non-SW, 385 m / 100 g), or other fingering weight yarn. Shown in colors 117 (MC) and 109 (CC).

1 ball each.

Yardage
MC: 170 (180) 190 yds / 155 (165) 175 m,

CC: 140 (155) 165 yds / 130 (140) 150 m.

Needles
US 1 (2.25 mm) and US 1½ (2.5 mm) - 40’’ / 100 cm long circular needle for magic loop or dpns. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the right gauge.

Gauge
16 sts x 16 rnds = 2x2’’ / 5x5 cm in colorwork, worked in the round on the bigger needle (after blocking).

Other
5 stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Finished measurements
Circumference: 8.25 (8.75) 9.25’’ / 20.5 (22) 23 cm
Length from cuff to sole: 7.5’’ / 19 cm