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This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit by a pool of at least ten testers.

There are few treats I’ve never been tempted to make for myself at home, but one of them is the elusive crème brûlée. Something about the finicky nature of custard, the little ramekins, and the involvement of a blow torch makes me just a little bit nervous, so I’ve decided to leave this one to the professionals.

But whenever I’m at a restaurant with crème brulee on the menu, well, you know what I’m ordering for dessert.

The warm, golden color and the texture of these socks reminded me of the perfect crispy crust on a crème brûlée. You’ll find that, unlike my favorite scorched treat, these socks aren’t fiddly at all, but instead have a simple four-row pattern repeat that looks much harder than it really is. Both the socks and the dessert, though, are highly satisfying.

This updated version of the pattern includes two different heel styles so you can choose the option that you prefer. The original caramel-colored sample uses a short-row heel, while the new pink sample has a heel flap and gusset. Both are knit from the cuff down and finished with a wedge toe.

SIZES
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Finished sock dimensions: 6.5” (16.5 cm), 7.5” (19 cm), 8.5” (21.5 cm), 9.5” (24 cm), 10.5” (26.5 cm) circumference (Note: most people like their socks snug, so choose a finished sock size that is slightly smaller than your actual foot)

MATERIALS
Fingering weight yarn, 280-440 yds (256-403 m)

Caramel sample shown knit in Oink Pigments Targhee Sock, 90% USA Superwash Targhee/10% Nylon, 400 yds (366m) per 3.5 oz (100 g)

Pink sample shown knit in O-Wool O-Wash Fingering, 100% superwash Merino wool, 394 yds (360 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g)

GAUGE
4” (10 cm) square = 32 stitches x 41 rows in stockinette

NEEDLES
One set of needles for your preferred style of small-circumference knitting in a size to match gauge listed above

Suggested needle size: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

TOOLS
One stitch marker for beginning of round; optional additional markers between pattern repeats
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

Techniques: wrapless short rows (tutorial included), increases, decreases, knitting in the round