This was the first pattern Lindsey designed for the book. These DK weight socks knit up quick and are so cozy and snuggly. In order to make the Breathwater Socks very stash friendly, the pattern is written to be knitted in fingering weight yarn held double. This design features ribbing, a simple cable details and an extra long cuff that can be worn folded, scrunched or pulled high.

IZES
1 (2, 3, 4)

FINISHED SOCK MEASUREMENTS

Sm (Med, Lg, XL)
Foot circ. 7 (8, 9, 10)″ / 17.75 (20.5, 23, 25.5) cm
Foot Length 8–9 (9.25–10, 10.25–11, 11.25–12)″ / 20.5–23 (23.5–25.5, 26–28, 28.5–30.5) cm

YARN
1 (1, 1, 2) skein(s) of Gunpower Sock by Earl Grey Fiber Company (70% Merino, 20% yak, 10% nylon – 437 yds / 400 m, 100 g), colorway Swell
1 (1, 1, 2) skein(s) of Gunpower Sock by Earl Grey Fiber Company (70% Merino, 20% yak, 10% nylon – 437 yds / 400 m, 100 g), colorway Silver Print

300 (370, 420, 500) yds / 274 (338, 384, 457) m in fingering weight of EACH of the 2 colors

GAUGE
26 sts x 35 rows = 4″ / 10 cm in stockinette, blocked

NEEDLES
Size US 3 / 3.25 mm – 9″ / 20 cm circular needles
Size US 3 / 3.25 mm – 32″ / 80 cm circular needles or DPNs (for toe decreases)

NOTIONS
Scrap of waste yarn for cast on
Darning needle
Small crochet hook
Stitch markers
Scissors