Knit these vibrant socks with slip-stitch stripes that race from ankle to toe. The alternating stripes of color are so satisfying to knit, you won’t want to put this project down! The playful neon hues and cozy texture make them a perfect gift for the young and the young at heart.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 1

Finished Size 7 (7½, 8, 8½)“ foot circumference; 9 (9½, 10, 10½)” long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable. Socks shown measure 7½“.

Yarn Hedgehog Fibres Twist Sock (80% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 20% nylon; 399 yd 365 m/3½ oz 100 g): Hunter (MC) and Sweet Pea (CC), 1 skein each.

Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holder; tapestry needle.

Gauge 34 sts and 48 rows = 4” in St st

NOTES
• For techniques you don’t know, please visit our online knitting glossary at www.interweave.com/interweave-knitting-glossary.

• These socks are worked in the round from the cuff down.

• The cable motif is mirrored on the two socks.

• Slip all slipped sts pwise unless otherwise directed.