The Osceola Mountain Socks are made from the toe up and feature a short row heel. The twisted stitch pattern gives these socks a cabled look without the need for a cable needle. Throw these socks on for your first nature walk in the White Mountains after the spring thaw. If there are no mountains around, show them off with a pair of boots and a spring dress or shorts (these socks are unisex!).

These socks were designed for the 2016 Lakeside Fiber Retreat, an annual retreat held at Camp Tohkomeupog in New Hampshire.

FINISHED SIZE
7 (8, 9)” foot circumference, stretched. Foot length (distance from top of toe to back of heel) and leg length (distance from bottom of heel to top of sock cuff ) are adjustable.

YARN
1 skein of Toil and Trouble Imprint (85% merino wool, 15% nylon, 438yds/100g). Photographed in Isa.

NEEDLES
Size 1 (2.25 mm) set of double-pointed needles or 24” circular needles for magic loop.

GAUGE
32 stitches and 48 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

NOTIONS
tapestry needle and stitch markers

SKILLS USED
Judy’s Magic Cast On, Elizabeth Zimmerman’s Sewn Bind Off, increases, twisted stitches, and short row heel. Links for tutorials on the cast on and bind off methods are provided. Detailed instructions on working twisted stitches and a short row heel are included.

QUESTIONS?
Have a question or comment about this pattern? Feel free to ravmail me, email me at meghan@newenglandknitting.com, or post in the New England Knitting group.

Items made from this pattern may be sold by an individual. Items made from this pattern may not be sold by a company or corporation without permission.

Photography by Ana Campos