These spat-inspired socks are a great way to flex your knitting muscles. The slipped stitches add a delicate texture, letting the yarn’s colors do the talking. These would look great in a solid color, too!

RED HEART® Heart & Sole®:
2 (2, 2) balls 3931 Victorian

Susan Bates® Double Pointed Knitting Needles: 2.25mm (US 1)

2 stitch markers
Yarn needle

GAUGE:
34 sts = 4” (10 cm); 43 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette st.
36 sts = 4” (10 cm); 52 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Slip Rib pattern.
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge given

Directions are for size Small. Changes for sizes Medium and Large are in parentheses.
Socks fit shoe size: 3-6 (6-9, 8-12)
Sock circumference: 7 (8, 9)“ {18 (20, 23) cm}