How could these socks not be inspired by the ocean when they’re made from such a lovely mermaid-themed colorway from Rising Tide Fiber Company?! Chevrons mimic the waves lapping at the shore and if you look closely, you can spot the mythical mermaids waving their tails at you between the crests.

Depending on if you knit them cuff-down or toe-up, the mermaids will either be swimming up your legs (cuff-down) or diving down towards your toes (toe-up). The pattern includes variations for both options and uses a short-row heel along with a standard wedge toe, but feel free to substitute your favorites as needed.

This pattern is written for 3 sizes: Child – Adult XXLarge. It is a bit stretchy though, so you can adjust the length to add additional sizes.

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Notes
Pattern includes links to relevant tutorials. Tutorials are also posted to the the YumiYarns Tutorials page.

The needle size listed is the needle size I regularly use, but I am a very loose knitter so you may need to go up 1-2 needle sizes to get a fabric that you like. Most knitters do well with US size 2 (2.75 mm) & if you are a tight or newer knitter you may want to try a US size 3 (3.25 mm). If you know your standard needle size for sock knitting, use that instead of what I have listed (the size that gives you gauge).

Make sure that your beginning of round marker is different from your other markers so you can tell the difference. Locking markers are recommended .

Sizes:
Child, (Adult S, Adult XXL)

Finished Foot Length:
7.5, (9.5, 11.5)“
19, (24, 29) cm

Finished Circumference:
6, (8, 10)”
15 (20.5, 25.5) cm

Yarn:
fingering-weight
MC: 178, (348, 503) yds
MC: 163, (318, 460) m
CC: 20g mini-skein x 1 (Optional)

Sample Used:
Rising Tide Fiber Co
Talbot Fingering
75/25 SW Merino/Nylon
415 yds / 100 g

In the Colorways:
MC: Simply Mermaizing
CC: Lucky

Needles:
US 1 (2.25 mm) Double Points
or size and preferred needle type to obtain gauge

Notions:

• Cable Needle
• Measuring Tape
• Stitch Markers
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle

Gauge:
32 sts x 48 rnds / 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette, blocked

Stitches Used:

• Bind Off

• Cast On

• German Short Row

• Kitchener/Graft

• Knit

• K2tog

• K3tog

• Make 1 Left

• Make 1 Right

• Smock

• Purl

• Slip Purlwise

• Ssk

• Sssk

• Yarn Over