These top-down socks were inspired by Art Deco geometric motifs. A colourwork pattern is worked around the leg and foot — including the sole.

SIZES
1 (2, 3)

Recommended ease: 0–1” / 0–2.5 cm.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Leg/Foot Circumference: 8.5 (9.5, 10.25)“ / 21.5 (23.5, 25.5) cm.
Leg Length: 5.5” / 13.5 cm (adjustable).
Foot Length: Adjustable.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Pegasus by Das Mondschaf (75% merino, 25% polyamide, 460 yds / 420 m – 100 g).
MC: 1 skein of colourway Mars.
CC: 1 skein of colourway Tardis.

Or approx. 114 (134, 158) yds / 104 (123, 144) m (in MC) and 160 (184, 215) yds / 146 (168, 197) m (in CC) of fingering-weight yarn or any yarn you obtain gauge with.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Filcolana Arwetta and CoopKnits Socks Yeah!.

Needles: US 1 / 2.25 mm and US 1.5 / 2.5 mm 32–40” / 80–100 cm circular needles.

Notions: Stitch markers.

GAUGE
28 sts x 38 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 1 / 2.25 mm needles in St St, after blocking.

28 sts x 34 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 1.5 / 2.5 mm needles in Colourwork Patt, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION
These socks are knitted from the cuff to the toe with a heel flap and gusset heel. A geometric 2-colour colourwork runs down the leg and top of the foot. The stitches on the sole are worked in colourwork stripes.