Worked from the cuff down, these socks are beautifully shaped through the calf and upper leg, with perfect little details peppered throughout. The repeating design on the leg reminded us of caper flowers, and since pulling off these socks is also a bit of an adventure, we liked the double entendre of the pattern name. An excellent challenge for a seasoned knitter, the finished socks are sure to stun and impress.

SIZES
1 (2)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Trouser Length
Height from Heel: 12 (12)“ / 30.5 (30.5) cm.
Calf Circumference: 9 (9.5)” / 23 (24) cm.
Leg Circumference: 8.5 (9)“ / 21.5 (23) cm.
Foot Circumference: 7.75 (8.25)” / 19.5 (21) cm.

Boot Length
Height from Heel: 14 (14)“ / 35.5 (35.5) cm.
Calf Circumference: 10.75 (11.5)” 27.5 (29) cm.
Leg Circumference: 8.5 (9)“ / 21.5 (23) cm.
Foot Circumference: 7.75 (8.25)” / 19.5 (21) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn:
Trouser Length
C1: Approx. 350 (370) yds / 320 (340) m fingering weight yarn.
C2: Approx. 290 (300) yds / 265 (275) m fingering weight yarn.
Booth Length
C1: Approx. 410 (430) yds / 375 (390) m fingering weight yarn.
C2: Approx. 335 (350) yds / 305 (320) m fingering weight yarn.

Yardage will vary depending on foot size — sample knit to fit US Women’s Size 9.

Needles: US 1 / 2.25 mm 40” / 100 cm circular for Magic Loop method or preferred needles for small circumference knitting.
Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

SAMPLE INFO
Sample 1
Shown in size 2, Trouser Length on Chloe.
C1: 2 balls Jawoll Superwash by Lang (75% wool, 25% nylon, 230 yds / 210 m – 50 g), colourway 0188 Jade Teal. C2: 1 matched set of 2 x 50 g skeins Deconstructed Fade Sock by Shirley Brian Yarn (75% superwash merino, 25 % nylon, 230 yds / 210 m – 50 g), colourway Cape of Good Hope.

Sample 2
Shown in size 2, Boot Length on Sasha.
C1: 1 skein Happy 4-Ply by Bon Tricot (60% Exmoor Blueface, 20% Corriedale, 10% Zwartbles, 10% nylon, 437 yds / 400 m – 100 g), colourway Pink Garnet.
C2: 1 skein Happy 4-Ply by Bon Tricot (60% Exmoor Blueface, 20% Corriedale, 10% Zwartbles, 10% nylon, 437 yds / 400 m – 100 g) colourway Sweatshirt.

GAUGE
40 sts x 40 rounds to 4” / 10 cm in stranded colourwork Pattern A stitch, after blocking.

Photos by Julien Cadena