The Celia socks are knitted toe up with a short-row heel. These shorties are especially designed for leftover yarns, and the toe-up construction means you can continue knitting the cuffs until you run out of yarn. If you have more leftovers you can easily knit the cuffs longer (tip: it’s helpful to weigh your yarn before starting to knit so you know when you have used half of your yarn and make sure you have enough for the second sock!)

The socks are started with Judy’s magic cast on and are best worked with the magic loop technique. The Celia socks’ most prominent feature is the intricate cable and lace pattern, which is surprisingly simple to knit and easy to memorize. The heels are worked with German short rows, which are explained in this pattern. The Celia socks look best in solid or slightly variegated colors for the stitch pattern to show in its full glory.

Size
1 (2)
The difference in fit is achieved by changing the gauge, see below. Shown in size 1.
Circumference 20 (21.5) cm / 8 (8.5) inches, to be worn with slight negative ease
Length adjustable

Yarn
For size 1:
160 m / 175 yards of fingering weight sock yarn, shown with Schachenmayr Regia Premium Merino Yak (58% merino wool, 28 % polyamide and 14% yak, 400 m / 437 yards per 100g) in colorway 7514.

For size 2:
160 m / 175 yards of heavy fingering or sport weight sock yarn.

Needles
2.5 mm / US 1.5 DPNs or circular needles with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting or Magic loop.

Gauge
For size 1:
30 sts and 38 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of Stockinette stitch, in the round after blocking.

For size 2:
28 sts and 38 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of Stockinette stitch, in the round after blocking.

Note: Always choose the needle size that gets you the right gauge. If you can’t match the gauge both across the stitches and across the rounds, choose the needle size that gets you closer to the gauge across the stitches.

Notions
3 stitch markers
sewing needle
blocking tools (sock blockers)