Mural

Knitting
March 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
36 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette & colorwork
US 1 - 2.25 mm
500 - 560 yards (457 - 512 m)
Adult S[M, L, XL]
English
This pattern is available for free.

These socks are called “Mural” because they allow you to paint a surface with whatever colors you have on hand. In this case, yarn scraps from other projects. Like an artist approaching a blank wall, you can make these socks as neutral or vibrant as your personal style demands.
The inspiration comes from the spontaneous nature of street art and murals, where creativity flows from available materials and the energy of the moment. Each pair is a unique canvas that tells its own story through color combinations that may never be repeated exactly again.
The pattern features a simple yet versatile motif that lets you play with foreground and background colors to create different visual effects, giving each sock its own distinct character. Geometric patterns shift and dance across the fabric, reminiscent of layered textures on an urban wall where different artists have left their mark over time.

These socks are knit from the cuff down using a seamless heel-flat construction, making them comfortable to wear and satisfying to knit. The heel technique ensures a smooth fit without bulk, and the top-down approach lets you see your colorwork develop naturally as you knit. Each pair is a wearable piece of art, as unique as the knitter who made it and as varied as the yarn stash that inspired it.

:: SIZE ::
Adult S (M, L, XL)

:: FINISHED MEASUREMENTS ::
Foot Circumference: 7.25 (8, 8.75, 9.25) inches/ 18.5 (20.5, 22, 23.5) cm
Leg Length: 7 inches/18 cm or adjustable to preference
Foot Length: adjustable to preference

Choose a size with approximately 1 inch/2.5cm negative ease in the foot circumference.

:: YARN ::
Ultimate sock Malabrigo yarn (75% merino wool, 25% nylon)
420 yd/385 m per 100g skein; 84 yd/77 m per 20 g miniskein
MC: 1 skein - CC1 & CC2: 1 miniskein each

:: My project :: shown in size S
MC: Whole grain #696 / CC1: Azul profundo #1506 / CC2: Sunset #096

Thank you for choosing my design. Enjoy your project!
Susana