Inspired by Chihiro and the outfit she wears in Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away, these socks are knit from the top down with a contrasting heel turn, gusset, and toe, and includes two stripes along the leg and cuff.

Sizing
1 (2, 3)
To fit (foot circumference): 8 (10, 11) inches / 19.5–21 (24–26, 27–30) cm
Finished circumference: 7 (9, 10) inches / 17–19 (21.5–23, 24–26) cm
Recommended ease: Approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) of negative ease.
Leg/foot length can be easily adjusted. See instructions for details.
Sample shown is knit in size 2 for shoe size US 7 (EU 37, UK 5), foot circumference 8.75 inches (22.5 cm).

Materials
Yarn – Fingering weight 4ply sock yarn
Drops Nord (45% alpaca, 30% polyamide, 25% wool), 186 yds per 50g skein
Knit Picks Stroll (75% fine superwash merino wool, 25% nylon), 231 yds per 50g skein

Any fingering weight sock yarn can be substituted for this pattern, as long as you can obtain the same gauge.

Shown in:
MC: 01 Off White, Drops Nord. Approx 45g (50g, 55g)
CC1: Peapod, Knit Picks Stroll. Approx 8g
CC2: Buoy, Knit Picks Stroll. Approx 6g
CC3: Dandelion, Knit Picks Stroll. Approx 5g

Needles
Your choice of US 1 (2.25 mm) 32-inch (80-cm) circular for magic loop, DPNs, two circulars, or a 9-inch (23-cm) circular needle.

Notions
Stitch markers
Scissors
Tapestry needle

Gauge
36 sts x 48 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm).
Note: Additional sizes can be achieved by going up or down needle sizes.