The Linkages Socks are inspired by simple DIY wind catchers made from upcycled materials that spin in the wind in gardens and yards. A little bit of quirky and fun outdoor décor that offer a great opportunity to give empty plastic bottles a new life as twisting, spiralling art!

This toe-up sock with a gusset and heel flap construction uses twisted-stitch cables for a clean and beautiful finished product. Coordinated twisted ribbing in the gussets and adjustable foot lengths makes these socks fit any foot comfortably! Thoughtful details such as a patterned toe and heel flap, as well as a smooth transition to cuff ribbing that extends from the cables offer a cohesive final look. Both charts and written instructions are provided for the cable patterning.

Required tools:

• knitting needles appropriate for socks (double-pointed needles or circular needles),
• small cable needle, and
• finishing tools such as a tapestry/yarn needle for weaving in ends.

Required techniques:

• basic knitting techniques (knit, purl, yarn over, knit through back loop, etc.),
• seamless cast on for toe-up socks,
• small-width cables (2x2 and 1x1) with twisted stitches,
• mirrored increases and decreases (knit and purl),
• German short rows (for the heel turn), and
• stretchy bind off.

This pattern is currently only available from Knit Now magazine. Digital copies of this issue can be purchased via Pocketmags here.