The Enneagram is a model of nine personality types that looks at the entirety of a human’s existence. Type 8s on the Enneagram are called The Challenger. At their healthiest, eights are self-confident and decisive. They are passionate about protecting innocence and use their strength to serve others. Therefore, this sock features a triangular motif pattern that I chose to symbolize the strength and passion of a Type 8.

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)
Size S Sample Yarn (green sock): KnitPicks Stroll Fingering (231 yd. / 50g per skein) – 2 skeins – Forest Heather colorway
Size M Sample Yarn (gray sock with maroon/orange speckling): Francofille Knits Chaussette (437 yd. / 100g per skein) – 1 skein – Flambeau colorway
Size L Sample Yarn (cream sock with red/brown speckling): Long Dog Yarn Sock (400 yd. / 100g per skein) – 1 skein – Topaz 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

Techniques Used: Knitting, purling, twisted stitches, simple increases and decreases, Eye of Partridge heel flap and gusset, working in the round