Yarn kits for Vertex that include the pattern for free are available on Quince & Co!

Vertex is a playful pair of striped socks with a clever twist—an unexpectedly simple cable motif created with mosaic knitting. You’ll only ever work one color per round, making the striking design much easier than it looks!

These socks are knit top-down with my favorite techniques: a shadow-wrap short row heel and a rounded toe. The pattern is written for a 9” / 23 cm circular needle (with magic loop or DPNs recommended just for the toe), but it’s easily adaptable to whatever small-circumference method you prefer.

Worked up in Quince & Co. Starling, Vertex invites you to explore bold or subtle color combinations—and treat yourself to a pair of soft, sturdy socks that are just as fun to knit as they are to wear.

Yarn
MC: Approx 173 (198, 223) yd / 158 (181, 204) m fingering weight yarn
CC: Approx 93 (106, 119) yd / 85 (97, 109) m fingering weight yarn
Suggested Yarn: Quince & Co. Starling (75% superwash merino/25% recycled polyamide, 219 yd 200 m / 50 g); Sample used 1 skein each in colorways Walnut (MC) and Seafoam (CC) for size 8” / 20 cm

Gauge
32 sts and 40 rounds / 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch

Tools
Size 1 (2.25 mm) 9” (23 cm) circular needle (or size needed to meet gauge)
Size 1 (2.25 mm) 40” (100 cm) circular needle or DPNs (or size needed to meet gauge)
3 stitch markers, cable needle (optional), tapestry needle, scissors, measuring tape

Finished Measurements
7” (8”, 9”) / 18 (20, 23) cm circumference; length is adjustable

Pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit.