The Westerturm was built as one of at least eight gate towers of the fortress wall in the German city of Duderstadt. This particular tower has a very distinctive twisted spire.

Like the Westerturm spire itself, these socks feature a distinct twist that travels up the leg in an easy to memorize 8 row pattern repeat of knits and purls.

The pattern includes written instructions for toe up and cuff down construction with two needles using the Magic Loop method but any circular knitting method can be used. Instructions are given for a short row toe and heel.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit.

PATTERN INFO
Sizing
Small (Medium, Large)
To fit foot circumference 7 (8, 9)in/18 (20.5, 23)cm

Gauge
32 sts and 43 rnds = 4in/10cm Stockinette
34 sts and 44 rnds = 4in/10cm Spiral Rib Stitch Pattern

Yarn
290 - 350yds/265 - 320m Peggy Jane Fibers Everyday Sock Yarn (75% superwash merino, 25% nylon, 462yds/422m per 3.5oz/100g skein)
Sample in Dirty Ocean

Needles
US 1.5/2.50mm for working in the round; DPNs or 40in/100cm circular for Magic Loop method

Notions
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends