I’ve had a pair of purchased fairisle socks for about a decade. They are stretchy and foot hugging and altogether comfy plus they look cool. Every time I wear them I think about making something similar. Inspiration finally arrived. This is a Japanese only pattern. it is knitted flat and seamed. Any #1 sock yarn with some stretch may be used. This is part of an entire book of socks, leg warmers and boot toppers. the table of contents is below.

All about short rowing
Sock Size info

Frilled to Thrill Toe Up Socks Small-large adult sizes are included. Use a standard gauge Japanese machine with

ribber, Passap or Superba. The design relies on 2 beds & Patons Stretch Sock yarn. 2 top trim options given

Flower Child Socks Sized to fit ladies size 4-12 feet using stretchy #1 sock yarn. 2 beds are required. Standard or

Passap machine

Crazy Legs Leggings-2 styles sized to fit big girls and ladies using oddments of sock yarn. 3 gauges given so any

machine may be used including Passaps.

Fairisle for Feet for use on standard gauge machines. No ribber required. Passaps may be used but Passap notes are

not included. You must know how to achieve fairisle and to short row. 2 fingering weights yarn, one that is

stretchy required. Adult sizes.

Mini Me Real socks in infant sizes. 4 sizes cover from birth to 12 months. 4 gauges allow for the use of any

machine. May be used with or without a ribber. Passaps are ideal and notes are included.

Head Socks Deborah Norville sock yarn is so soft and comfy we just had to include a hat. Standard or Passap

machines in big kids to adult sizes. Only 1 bed required

Itsy Bitsy Socks are as tiny as the machine can make. Useful for decoration, earrings, cards, nametags and Barbie

dolls. 6 gauges. All machines. Single and double bed versions given
In Cahoots with your Boots. 5 styles of boot topper from easy to extraordinary. 3 gauges are given for all versions. Any machine may be used.
Easy Peasy Ribbed Toppers
Mock Rib Toppers for single bed machine
Fairisle Toppers
Ruffles and Lace requires 2 beds
Compound Cable