These fun socks will keep you interest and your feet warm. They have a beautiful pattern that will keep your interest and keep you knitting. The yarn used in the photos is Lily And pine in Lavender Cupcakes and Sandy beach and you can’t go wrong with the bit of cashmere to add softness and comfort.

Things you will need
2.25 (1 US), or size to obtain gauge, circular needles with at least 40 inch/100 cm cable for magic loop. I use 2 pairs of needles to separate the socks for the gusset work, then put them back onto one needle for magic loop.
(Note: if you prefer double pointed needles feel free to use them, but these instructions are written for magic loop so you will need to adjust)
Scissors
Tapestry needle (to weave in the ends)
3 stitch markers
Yarn
Two 100 gram skeins of fingering weight yarn referred to as C1, one 50 gram skein of fingering weight yarn in a high contrast colour referred to as C2. Sample took 75 grams for C1 and 25 grams for C2.
Gauge
Blocked gauge: 4 inches/10 cm = 32 stitches x 44 rows- in stockinette
Finished foot circumference: 18, 19, 20.5, 21.5, 24cm/ 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5”

Note: Feel free to substitute your favourite heel and toe for these socks. The toe depth is approximately 2 inches/ 5 cm. So please make allowance for that.
Sizes
Circumference
Women’s extra small: 18 cm, 7 inches
Women’s small: 19 cm, 7 1/2 inches
Women’s medium/men’s small: 20.5 cm, 8 inches
Women’s large/men’s medium: 21.5 cm, 8 1/2 inches
Men’s large: 24 cm, 9 1/2 inches
Leg length: adjustable
Foot length: adjustable: knit until sock measures 2 inches/ 5 cm from full foot length.