Caesura (shuh-zyur-uh) noun: a pause that occurs within a line of poetry – the natural end to a poetic phrase.

Inspired by the rhythmic breaks found in poetry, the Caesura Socks feature a slip stitch motif which splits up and gives pattern to what is otherwise a field of stockinette. The steady cadence of the textured stitch is easy to implement and will hopefully allow you to take a breath in your busy day.

The pattern includes both written and charted directions for the motif on the leg of the sock.

Required Materials

Yarn: Fingering Weight Yarn (any fingering weight yarn, at any price point, can be substituted so long as gauge is met)

Sample Yarn: Shirley Brian Yarns Starboard Sock – 465 yd. (425 m) / 100 g per skein – 1 skein
Sample Colorway: Braverman

Needles: Size US 1 (2.25mm) and US 1.5 (2.5mm) (US 1.5 needle is optional)

Notions: 2 contrasting stitch markers and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: Approximately 8 stitches in stockinette

Sizes: Socks are sized in three sizes to fit an adult foot: small, medium, or large

Skills Required: knitting, purling, twisted stitches, slipping stitches, heel flap and gusset, increasing, decreasing, Kitchener stitch