I felt the name of this pattern had to reflect the amazing texture that appears as you start knitting the socks so I chose the word “billowy” which means appearing large and soft or filled with air.
This word came to mind because as I was knitting the socks I kept picturing smoke coming up from a candle undulating from side to side.

Sock knitting has always been such a comfort for me, I love loosing myself to the stitches and I immediately put on my socks after I’m finished; each pair tells a story - where I got the yarn from, what pattern I used, what was happening in my life when I knit them… - I just love knitting socks!

Materials
2.5 mm (1.5US) / 9” circular needles / DPNs
Small cable needle
6 stitch markers - 1 to mark beginning of row, 1 to mark the middle, 4 to mark the pattern plus an extra marker for heel.
Main Color – Morgan 115g / 415 yards – Cranky Knitter (80/20 SW Merino/Nylon fingering weight yarn)
Contrast Color – Morgan Mini 25g / 92yards – Cranky Knitter (80/20 SW Merino/Nylon fingering weight yarn)
Scissors
Darning needle

Level
Beginner (this pattern uses the heel gusset technique.)

Gauge
Knit in stockinette in the round – 32 sts and 44 rows in a 4”/10cm

Sizing
Foot Circumference
56 sts / S – 7.5”
64 sts / M – 8.5”
72 sts / L – 9.5”