Prepare the Transit Beam! Walk your way outta this boring old earthly world and into another galaxy to join the Aeronauts.

These socks are knit cuff down and feature a short row heel and round toe. They also have a modified gusset, unlike most short row heels, for a better fit around the arch.

The Aeronauts Socks are intended to be worn as a high ankle/low crew sock (I love me an ankle sock), but pattern includes instructions on how to lengthen/shorten leg -- hint: it’s super easy!

Alien motif can be added around the ankle and toe of the sock. Pattern includes both charted and written instructions for the space babes’ colorwork.

Pattern is written for Magic Loop with directions on how to transfer stitches for DPNs or 9” circs.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Yarn:
Any fingering/sock weight yarn

Sample shown in:
MC: Loops & Threads Woolike “Cool Gray”
CC: Loops & Threads Woolike “Olive”

Yardage
Yardage for MC will vary depending on foot length; sample knit for 9” (22.75 cm) socks required approx 175 (210, 250) yds / (160 {192, 230} m). For every 1” (2.5 cm) difference in length, add or subtract 10 (12, 14) yds / (9 {11, 13} m).
CC: approx 80 (100, 120) yds / (74 {92, 110} m)

Needles:
US size 1 (2.25 mm) 32” (80 cm) circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge

Sizes:
1 (2, 3)
Finished Unstretched Circumference: 6 (7.25, 8.5)” / (15 {18.5, 21.5} cm)
Recommended Fit: 1-1.5” / (2.5-4 cm) of negative ease (when measuring around widest part of foot)
Sample shown in Size 2 on an 8.5” (21.5 cm) foot