“Freezing Fog” Socks are knit from the cuff down.
Main feature of the design are small lace prints against twisted rib background on the leg and top side of the foot. Due to that rib, there is no separate cuff – the print starts from the very top.
Heel construction in this design is also quite special: it is worked with gradual increases (so-called ‘Strong heel’) in twisted rib, so that it naturally flows out of the print. I absolutely love this feature, so there will be more design with it to come!
Another special element are the toes: they are also worked in rib AND have anatomic fit (irregular decreases), following the curve of the toes much better than the classic toe.

All lace motifs are very simple, the somewhat tricky / unusual stitches all have video-tutorials linked for your convenience.
The pattern includes several charts, all also written out as text instructions, so that you can choose the type that is more convenient for you.
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Sizes
The pattern includes 3 sizes, which correspond to the traditional socks worked on 56, 64 and 72 sts.
They are roughly intended for shoes sizes EUR 36-37 (38-39, 40-42) or US 6-7 (7.5-8.5, 9-10)

Yarn: This pattern can be worked in any any classic sock yarn (fingering weight ~400-420m/435-460yds per 100g/3.5oz)

You will need a total of ~65 (70, 80) g/2.3 (2.5, 2.8) oz for a pair (will vary if you work a shorter/longer leg and foot).
I recommend using yarns with little to no fuzz and rather even color (solid / slightly tonal / slow gradient / very light speckling) to show off the print best.

Needles
I got pattern gauge on 2.25mm/US 1 needles, but you might need smaller / larger needles, if you a looser / tighter knitter.
The pattern is written for 5 DPNs with additional notes on adjusting for magic loop/ 3 needles or small circulars

Notions 2-6 stitch markers (depending on your type of needles), tapestry needle, scissors

Pattern tech-edited and translated into English by Olga Barshai GingerHandcrafts