These toe-up socks were inspired by the Muscovy ducks who waddle around the Treasure Goddess Yarn studio. Duck prints walk their way down the socks. Contrasting garter ridges add a pop of color and texture.

The socks have short row heels and star toes.

This pattern is written in needle neutral terms and can be worked on dpns or circular needles with your favorite small circumference circular knitting method.

The stitch pattern has both charted and written instructions.

Yarn Weight: sock/fingering weight

Recommended Yarn: Treasure Goddess Yarn Treasured Yak Toes Sock Yarn (shown in Mermaid’s Curse and Lusty Wench)

Recommended Needle Size: US size 1.5 (2.5 mm) dpns or circular needles

Finished Measurements:

sock circumference - 8 (8 1/2, 9, 9 1/2, 10) inches
sock foot length - 9 1/2 (10, 10 1/2, 11, 11 1/2) inches

Pattern Length: 8 pages

What to Expect

• basic knit and purl stitches
• repetitive stitch patterns
• simple color changes
• basic lace
• charted and written instructions
• small circumference knitting in the round

Construction and Shaping

• toe-up
• modified shadow wrapped short row heel
• star toe

Video Support Series

Duck Pond Socks Playlist on YouTube

• Pinhole Cast On
• Knitting Charts at a Glance (3 Quick Tips)
• Partial Spit Join for Narrow Stripes
• Center Double Decrease
• Modified Shadow Wrapped Short Row Heel
• Icelandic Bind Off