This pattern was first published in Knit Now Magazine, Issue 166, March 2024, under the name “Helix Socks”.

Discover the charm of the Moor House Socks, a delightful knitting pattern that combines the elegance of mosaic knitting with the intricate beauty of cables. Each round is worked with a single color, utilizing slipped stitches and cables to create a stunning, textured design. These socks are knit from cuff to toe in the round, featuring a French heel for a perfect fit.

Both charts and written instructions are provided for the stitch pattern.

Sizes:

• Foot circumference 17 (18, 20) cm / 6.75 (7, 7.75)”.
• Cuff length 10 cm / 4”.
• Foot length is adjustable.

The socks are intended to be worn with 2-3 cm / 0.75-1.25” negative ease in foot circumference, and 15% negative ease in foot length.

Yarn:

Lilac and White Sample:
MC: Katia Concept Kaisla (65% Wool, 25% Polyamide, 10% Alpaca; 400 m (437 yds)/100 g (3.5 oz)), colour 353 Coral-Lilac-Water Blue, 33 (35, 37) g / 132 (140, 148) m / 144 (153, 162) yds.
CC: Lana Grossa Meilenweit Cashmere (70% Wool, 25% Polyamide, 5% Cashmere; 210 m (230 yds)/50 g (1.75 oz)), colour 01 White, 35 (38, 41) g / 147 (160, 172) m / 161 (175, 188) yds.

Red and Grey Sample:
Rowan Sock (75% Wool, 25% Polyamide; 400 m (437 yds)/100 g 3.5 oz), MC: 005 Coral, CC: 012 Ash, 1 ball each colour.

Needles: 2.5 mm (US size 2) in your favourite style for knitting socks (short circular needles, long circular needles for magic loop or double pointed needles).
Adjust the needle size to obtain gauge.

Notions: 3 stitch markers, cable needle, stitch holder, tapestry needle.

Gauge: 35 sts and 47 rows to 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette st after wet blocking.