The Enneagram is a model of nine personality types that looks at the entirety of a human’s existence. Type 3s on the Enneagram are called The Achiever. At their healthiest, threes are self-assured and attractive. They are passionate about their advancement in their careers and their hobbies, and this drive leads to a desire to feel valuable and worthwhile. This sock features a lacy motif along the side of the sock, symbolizing a Type 3’s desire to distinguish themselves from others, as well as a simple eyelet pattern that I chose to symbolize the mindfulness of a Type 3 to other’s opinions of them.

If you want to learn more about the Enneagram, I include several resources at the end of the pattern. I also created a playlist of songs on the last page that helped inspire this pattern. I hope you enjoy knitting to them as much as I did!

Required Materials

Yarn: Fingering Weight Yarn (any fingering weight yarn, at any price point, can be substituted so long as gauge is met)
Sample Yarn: Inked Wool Merino Nylon Fingering (437 yd. / 100g per skein) – 1 skein + 1 optional 10g mini-skein – Spring Punch colorway

Needles: Size US 1 (2.25mm) using a needle that fits your sock knitting preferences (more about needle choice is under the Directions section)

Notions: 2 contrasting stitch markers and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: Approximately 8 stitches per inch in stockinette

Sizes: Socks are sized for an adult Small, Medium, and Large

Skills Required: knit, purl, lace work, increases, decreases, simple lace, heel flap and gusset, Kitchener stitch