Ends of the Earth socks knit up beautifully in a merino wool and are designed to have a snug fit. The pattern calls for three colors to be used in the charted colorwork pattern and is perfect for trying out new color combinations.

Yarn
Along Avec Anna Merino
Fingering weight (14 wpi)
100% Wool - Merino
C1: (Châtaigne) 115, 127, 140, (154, 170, 186), 205, 225, 248 yds.
C2: (Colombe) 58, 64, 72, (78, 85, 94), 104, 114, 125 yds.
C3: (Trésor) 38, 42, 47, (51, 57, 62), 68, 75, 83 yds.

32 sts x 30 rounds= 4” in colorwork and stockinette (using US 3/3.25 mm needles), after blocking.
I recommend going up a needle size for colorwork to achieve gauge if need be.

Measurements
Circumference (measured around the ball of the foot)
6.5, 7.5, 8, (9, 9.5, 10.75), 12, 12.75, 13.25”

Foot length (unless adjusted by maker):
6.25, 7.25, 8.25, (9.25, 10, 10.25), 12.25, 12.5, 13”

Materials
1 Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Scrap yarn for holding stitches
Dpn or cable needle

Notes
-Choose whichever size is closest to your foot, or smaller, as the pattern is intended to be worn with 1” negative ease.
-Be sure to keep your colorwork floats somewhat even or loose so that the final fabric stretches for a snug fit.
-This pattern uses a forethought heel (New Leaf Designs has a great blog post about this method:https://newleafdesigns.nl/2021/05/01/forethought-heel/)
-To adjust sock length, measure from your heel to toe and subtract 5” (2.5” for each heel and toe). The measurement you have is the length you’ll knit when following chart B.