Valentina is a pair of comfy socks worked in one ball each of #9034 Nightshade and new color #9026 Cosmos. The legs are worked flat using intarsia to create the colorblock effect; then the heels are worked in one color. Stitches for the instep are picked up with the other color, and the foot of the sock is worked in the round to the toes.

Shown in size 8” leg circumference

finished measurements
Approximately 7½(8-8½)“ leg circumference x 9½” foot length (foot length is adjustable)

yarn
BERROCO TUSCAN TWEED (50 grs): 1 ball each #9034 Nightshade (MC) and #9026 Cosmos (CC)

needles and notions
Straight needles, size 3 (3.25 mm) or size to obtain gauge
1 set double-pointed needles (dpns), size 3 (3.25 mm)
1 st holder
Tapestry needle

gauge
22 sts and 35 rows/rnds = 4” in St st
To save time, take time to check gauge