This knitting pattern is available in English & Finnish / Ohje saatavilla englanniksi ja suomeksi

Dreamy Drift Socks are knit with dreamy soft mohair paired with fingering weight yarn. Silk mohair adds wonderful softness, warmth and natural strength. These ankle socks are worked in the round on double pointed knitting needles, cuff-down. Heel tab is worked using Shadow Wrap short rows. The textured pattern is both simple to knit and easy to memorize.

• Step-by-step photo instructions for the Shadow Wrap -short rows
• Chart for textured pattern
• Written instructions for kitchener knit stitch

Sizes: EU 37 – 38 & EU 39 – 40 US 7 – 8 & US 8.5 – 9.5

Finished measurements:
Approx. foot circumference (widest part of the foot) : 21 / 23 cm (8.3 / 9 inches).

Suggested Yarn: Filcolana Arwetta Classic 50g & Filcolana Tilia 25g, 1 strand of each yarn held together.
OR substitute with any Fingering weight & Lace weight yarn. Make sure to check gauge!

Gauge: 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) = 28 sts x 28 rows in stockinette st after blocking.

Yarn requirements: Fingering weight sock yarn~ 38 (42)g & Silk Mohair ~ 18 (21)g approx.

Suggested Needles: Double pointed needles size 3 mm / US 3 OR size to obtain gauge 28 stitches / 10 cm (4 inches).

Skill level: Intermediate

Techniques:

• Long tail cast on
• Shadow wrap short rows
• Heel flap & gusset
• Decreases
• Kitchener knit stitch
• Sewing cuff hem

Notions:

• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Removable clip marker