Cairngorm socks are a super cosy all over stranded colour work sock inspired by the dramatic ups and downs of the Cairngorm Mountains. They are a great scrappy sock project if you’re left with lots of less than 50g balls of yarn at the end of other projects. The socks are worked cuff-down in the round and instructions are given for sizes XS to XXL.

Sizes
Size Cuff sts Cuff width
XS 56 18.5cm / 7.5”
S 60 20cm / 8”
M 64 21.5cm / 8.5”
L 68 22.5cm / 9”
XL 72 24cm / 9.5”
XXL 76 25.5cm / 10”

Suggested yarn
Approx.
Main colour (for cuff, heel, toe and colour work): 35 - 60g / 148 - 254m / 162 - 278y
Contrast colour 1 (for colour work): 20 - 34g / 85 - 144m / 93 - 158y
Contrast colour 2 (for colour work): 10 - 17g / 42 - 72m / 46 - 79y
of 4ply sock yarn (or any weight that knits to gauge).

Sample socks shown are knitted using Fyberspates CoopKnits Socks Yeah! 4 ply in shade 122 - Quartz for the main colour, shade 130 – Carnelian for contrast colour 1 and shade 102 – Ammolite for contrast colour 2. (100g = 464y / 424m).

Gauge
30 stitches and 48 rows for a 4x4” / 10x10cm square in stockinette stitch after blocking.

Equipment
2.25mm needles (or size to meet gauge)
2x Stitch markers (one different to mark BOR)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Tape measure

You can also purchase this pattern directly through my website HERE.

If you make these socks I would absolutely love it if you share photos and tag me on Instagram (@rose.bloom.knits). Don’t forget to use the #CairngormSocks so I can see your finished knits!