Inspired by a recent visit to the castles in England, I chose colors that reminded me of the Renaissance clothing and a slip stitch pattern to create vertical stripes. The stitch pattern is super easy to memorize and creates a good amount of stretch. The socks are knit toe up with a peasant heel so you can replace the heel easily if it wears out over time. Since I was in the mood to slip stitches, I also used eye of partridge stitch for the heel.

SIZE
Women’s SM, L, XL

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot circumference: 78, 9, 10 inches/ 1822, 23, 25.5 cm

Yarn
KnitPicks Stroll 75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 231 yd per g skein;
MC Treasure; 1 skein
CC1 Electric Blue; 1 skein

Recommended needle size
always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below - every knitter’s gauge is unique
US #2/2.75mm needles for small circumference in the round

Notions
stitch markers
scrap yarn no thicker than the yarn you’re working with and a darker color than the yarns used
scissors
yarn needle