Chain of Hearts Shorties is the Ancient Arts Summer Shorties Sock Club pattern for August!

Stranded colourwork socks are near and dear to my heart, and in particular I have always liked the “Reverse Image” design choice in stranded knitting. Hearts are a motif that appear in the traditional patterns for many cultures and are both beautiful and very amenable to being used in stranded work. With this in mind I say there is no better to show love for your feet than a chain of hearts! Knit in my favorite combination of blue and white, these socks are sure to delight as much as they will be cozy on your toes.

Sizes
Ladies’ S (M, L)

Finished Measurements
Stretches to fit 18-20.5 cm (20.5-23 cm, 23-25.5) cm / 7-8 “(8-9”, 9-10)” at widest point of foot.

Sample shown in size M

Gauge
32 sts / 36 rnds = 10 cm / 4” in Stranded Stocking st, blocked.

Materials
Yarn:
Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Socknado
80% SW Merino/20% Nylon,
100g/3.5oz, 350m/385yd
Sample shown in City Girl Chic 1 and Where the Giant Squid Live.

Yardage:
1 skein each of City Girl Chic 1 (MC)
and Where the Giant Squid Live (CC)

Total estimated yardage:
approx 245 (280, 315) m / 268 (308, 345) yds total

Needle sizes:
One set size 2.5 mm / 1.5 US DPNs or circular needle 80 cm / 32” or longer for magic loop method, or size needed to achieve gauge.

Notions: Removable markers (4, one in contrasting colour for BOR), tapestry needle.

Notes
-Sock knitted from the cuff down.