Pippie Ripple Socks by Diane Mulholland

Pippie Ripple Socks

Knitting
November 2007
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
8.5 stitches and 12 rows = 1 inch
in Stocking Stitch
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
350 - 400 yards (320 - 366 m)
Small-Medium
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

The beaches near where I grew up in Australia were full of those little critters that burrow in the sand and turn the surface into a fascinating series of little waves and ripples. The Beach Fog colourway of these socks contains all the hues of the sand and scrub of Victoria’s south coast and the ripple pattern is reminiscent of the pippies, right down to their tiny breathing holes.

Full charts and written instructions are included in the pattern.

REQUIREMENTS
Yarn: 1 skein Dream in Colour Smooshy sock yarn (4oz/450yds) colour: Beach Fog
Needles: 2.5mm/80cm circular needle for magic loop, or needles for your preferred method of knitting in the round.
Notions: stitch markers (optional); crochet hook and waste yarn for cast on; yarn needle;