These socks grew out of time spent looking at tile patterns and knitting charts. I liked many of the horizontal band designs, but I like vertically oriented patterns. And I liked the idea of playing vertical panels off one another: a strong pattern against an all-over one, a light field against a dark one. These figure/ground socks, with their slightly medieval or perhaps Arabic-inspired feel, are the result.

Use any machine-washable fingering yarn you like, change the heel flap and toe to be solid… Have fun!