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Vesper Socks are inspired by the Vesper Sweater, a Nordic-style colorwork design with a modern look.

The colorwork leg motif is adapted from a 1970s Hungarian knitting book passed down by the designer’s adopted grandmother. Vesper is named for evening prayers in her honor. The foot is simple stockinette with classic shaping. Knit them in high contrast for a bold, graphic look, or in muted shades for something quieter.

SIZES
1 (2)

Finished measurements
Leg Circumference: 20 (22.25) cm / 8 (8.9)″
Leg Length: 18.5 cm / 7.5″
Foot Circumference: 20.5 (22.9) cm / 8.25 (9.1)″
Foot Length: 22 (23.5) cm / 8.75 (9.25)″, adjustable

YARN
Fingering-weight sock yarn.

The bluish-green and white pair was knitted in Aara Mieli Sock Yarn (75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon, 100 g/ 425 m / 465 yds) in colorway Lapponia and Malabrigo Ultimate Sock (100 g / 384 m / 420 yds) in colorway 63 Natural.

The black and grey sample pair was knitted in Nurja Merino Sock (75% superwash merino wool, 25% polyamide, 100 g / 420 m / 460 yds) in colorways Onyx and Kalkiitti.

YARDAGE
MC 250 (335) m / 275 (365) yds
CC 110 (125) m / 125 (135) yds
Note, these are estimates; please reserve more.

NEEDLES
2 mm / US 0 ,80 cm / 32″ circular needles for stockinette.
and
2.25 mm / US 1, 80 cm / 32″ circular needles for colorwork.
You can also use DPNs.
Always use needle sizes that gives you the correct gauge.

GAUGE
36 sts x 37.5 rnds = 10 cm / 4″ on 2.25 mm / US 1 needles in colorwork in the round after blocking.
35 sts x 42 rnds = 10 cm / 4″ on 2 mm / US 0 needles in stockinette stitch in the round after blocking.

NOTIONS
Grafting needle, stitch markers (if needed).

NOTES
This is a top-down sock, featuring a colorwork pattern on the leg with a French heel and wedge toe.
The pattern is written for the magic loop technique, but you can also use DPNs.