ABOUT
This textural sock inspired by nature, makes great use of sock sets and highly variegated yarn. The two-by-two ribbing of the cuff transforms into the crossed-stitch texture, leading to the heel. The bottom of the heel is knit in the contrasting colour to match the cuff and the toe. The texture is continued over the top of the foot. An arête is a narrow ridge of rock that separates two valleys (and it’s also French for fishbone!)

Perfect for sock sets!

SIZES
1, 2 (3, 4) 5, 6

To Fit:
Size 1: child size (aged 4 - 6)
Foot Circumference: 6 inches; 15.25 cm
Size 2: child size (aged 7 - 9)
Foot Circumference: 6.5 inches; 16.5 cm
Size 3: child size (aged 10 - 13); European shoe size 35 - 37
Foot Circumference: 7 inches; 17.8 cm
Size 4: European shoe size 38 - 40
Foot Circumference: 8 inches; 20.3 cm
Size 5: European shoe size 41 - 43
Foot Circumference: 9 inches; 22.9 cm
Size 6: European shoe size 43 +
Foot Circumference: 10 inches; 25.4 cm

Note: rather than classify the sizes by gender, the sizes are according to measurements for foot circumference, the foot length will be knitted according to the shoe size or preferred fit

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are approximations based on test knitting, your yardage will depend on your gauge, size and yarn chosen

Sock sets are suitable for this pattern

Fingering Weight Yarn
Main Colour
180, 220 (260, 320) 380, 420 yards
165, 200 (240, 295) 350, 385 meters

Contrast Colour - a 20g mini skein is perfect!
60 - 80 yards
55 - 74 meters

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
2.75mm (US SIZE 1.5) circular needles for Magic Loop
use size needed to obtain gauge
+ PLUS 2.5mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needles of length 80cm for magic loop.

NOTIONS
darning needle, to weave in ends
one stitch mark, to mark beginning of round
scissors, or other tool for breaking the yarn
optional: sock blockers and/or preferred blocking tools

GAUGE
17 sts x 23 rows = 2 inches / 5 cm square

TECHNIQUES
Kitchener Stitch for closing toe
Strong Heel
Magic Loop
Twisted German Cast-On
Right & Left Lifted Increases

I would like to thank my testers for their time and skills, they have been integral to the design process. Thank you, testers! Yannika, Lainer3, tastywench, leighyost, sarahweinstein, nevolik, Yvi139, nashvilleneedles, erm2460, emilywemily6 & those who would prefer to remain uncredited ♥️