The Illusionist Socks pattern was designed for the Biscotte Mystery Sock Club in November 2017. The pattern was re-edited in 2024 with a new yarn and pictures added.

Entitled The Illusionist, this design creates the appearance of Fair Isle knitting—yet it’s not! The pattern employs a simple “magic trick” involving a mosaic pattern, meaning that you have to slip stitches strategically, making it easy to achieve this stunning effect.

It’s the perfect pattern for experimenting with self-striping yarns, resulting in a spectacular display of contrasting colors!

You have the option to purchase the pattern only or the knitting kit, which contains both the yarn and the pattern needed, at no extra price!

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Biscotte Yarns or PatricKnits Signature - BIS-SOCK 85% merino wool sw, 15% nylon; 400 m per 100 g in the following colours:

• 1 x self-striping - shown in Chambre des secrets (A)
• 1 x semi-solid - shown in Hallowgreen (B)

Circular needles or DPN of 2.5 mm (US 1.5) - or size required to obtain the gauge.
Tapestry needle

SIZES - ADULT

Circumference: S/M (L/XL).
Foot length is adjustable.

GAUGE

32 stitches = 10 cm; 4” in stockinette stitch.

NOTE

This pattern can be worked with a set of 5 double-pointed needles or circular needles. For double-pointed needles, please divide half the stitches on needles 1 and 2, and the other half on needles 3 and 4.

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