Worked from the top down, these socks begin with a sturdy but flexible German twisted cast-on at the leg and end with a Kitchener-stitch toe. A seed-stitch element adds an unexpected bit of texture to a traditional chevron motif, one that’s enhanced in the eye-of-partridge heel-flap pattern.

Finished Size About 7¼ (8½)“ (18.5 21.5 cm) foot circumference, 8½ (10)” (21.5 25.5 cm) foot length from back of heel to tip of toe, and 9¾ (11¼)“ (25 28.5 cm) leg length from top of cuff to base of heel. Socks shown measure 7¼” (18.5 cm) foot circumference.

Yarn Madelinetosh Tosh Sock (100% superwash merino wool; 395 yd 361 m/ 120 g): Heuchera (purple), 1 skein for each size. Fingering weight (#1 Super Fine).

Needles Size U.S. 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (don). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.

Gauge 27½ sts and 36 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in St st worked in rnds; 25½ sts and 42½ rnds = 4” (10 cm) in seeded

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