The Sugar Plum Socks are a treat of a project. These socks are worked in the round from the toe up in wool-and-nylon sock yarn. The chevron shaping creates a naturally pointed toe, and the mirrored increases and decreases on the sole ensure that the sock lies flat. The pattern includes a sidebar explaining the Icelandic bind-off method.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 1

Finished Size 6¾ (7, 7½, 8)“ foot circumference and 8¼ (9, 9¾, 10¼)” long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable. Socks shown measure 7½“.

Yarn Zitron Trekking XXL Sport (75% superwash wool, 25% nylon; 459 yd 420 m/3½ oz 100 g): #1431 Blue (A), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Skacel.

Zitron Trekking XXL Ombré (75% superwash wool, 25% nylon; 459 yd 420 m/3½ oz 100 g): #119 Purple (B), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Skacel.

Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): 32” or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; tapestry needle.

Gauge 34 sts and 48 rnds = 4” in St st.

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NOTES

• These socks are worked in the round from the toe up using the magic loop method.

• Color is indicated on the Stripe charts, which are worked across the instep and front of leg. For the sole and back of leg, continue with the color already in use.

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