“Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It’s splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world.”
– Anne Shirley, Anne of Green Gables

Anne’s search for kindred spirits is never-ending, as she delights in the world around her and the friendships she makes. These socks are worked from the toe-up, beginning with a contrast color that is used to create Friendship Rings across the toes and around the leg. Simple cables (worked with or without a cable needle) create Little Birds of texture along the instep and front of the leg, making this a perfect design for a low-contrast speckled yarn. Work a second pair, reversing the colors, as a gift for your own Kindred Spirit.

FINISHED SIZE
Adult S (M, L, XL)
Leg/Foot Circumference: 7 (8, 9, 10)” / 18 (20.5, 23, 25.5) cm; fits leg/foot circumference of 8 (9, 10, 11)” / 20.5 (23, 25.5, 28) cm

Leg/Foot Length: Adjustable to fit

YARN
Emma’s Yarn Practically Perfect Sock (80% SW Merino, 20% Nylon; 400 yds / 100g); 1 skein MC and 1 (1, 2, 2) mini-skein(s) or 400yds / 366m MC and 80 (80, 100, 110) yds / 73 (73, 91, 101m fingering weight sock yarn

Sample in ‘Sleeping Bear Dunes’ (MC) and ‘Navy Blazer’ (CC)

NEEDLES
US 1 (2.25mm), or as needed to meet gauge; DPNs or needles for small circumference knitting

NOTIONS
2 stitch markers
Removable stitch marker
Cable needle
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
In Stockinette: 32 sts and 48 rounds = 4” (10cm)
In Cable Pattern: 32 sts and 48 rounds = 4” (10cm)

Tech editing by Cathy Susko.

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