Whether lounging at home or out on the town, these socks are sure to brighten up your day. Inspired by the rich colors and textures of tempera paintings, these gorgeous socks feature a half-twisted rib cuff, wide stripes, and an easy-to-memorize lace pattern for added interest. Personalize your pair by selecting your 3 favorite shades of Uni Merino. With over 50 colors to pick from it’s a veritable paint-by-number adventure.

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
Adult Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X)
Shown in Adult Medium size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot Circumference (unstretched): 7½ (8, 9, 9½, 10½)”
Length: Adjustable

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Uni Merino (75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon; 100g/437 yds)
• 110 Peachskin (A) – 1 skein (all sizes)
• 144 Taffy (B) – 1 skein (all sizes)
• 128 Reef (C) – 1 skein (all sizes)
Needle A: US Size 2 (2.75 mm) set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
Needle B: US Size 1 (2.25 mm) set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
Needle C: US Size 3 (3.25 mm) set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, one unique stitch marker to denote BOR

GAUGE
32 sts x 40 rows = 4” in Crossover Lace patt using ndl A
32 sts x 40 rows = 4” in Colorwork patt using ndl C
40 sts x 48 rows = 4” in Half Twisted Rib patt using ndl B
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
These socks are knit in from the cuff down in the round and feature a heel flap and gusset.