Inspired by winter in Iceland, the Glacier Socks feature a colorwork pattern drawn from iconic lopapeysa designs and yoke motifs.

The Glacier Socks are worked in the round, cuff-down. The design includes a gusset and short row heel turn. The colorwork pattern is charted.

Skills Required
This pattern requires the following skills:

• Working in the round
• Working increases and decreases
• Working the German Twisted Cast On
• Working Kitchener stitch

Yarn
Wild Violet Fibers Merino Sock (85% Superwash Merino Wool, 15% Nylon; 437 yds per 100 g skein).

MC: Volcanic Rock, 1 skein
CC: Geysir, 1 skein

Sample shown in size Medium.

Needles
US 1 / 2.25 mm needles, or size required to obtain gauge.

US 2 / 2.75 mm needles.

You can use DPNs, two circular needles, or one long circular needle, whichever is your favorite method of knitting small circumference projects in the round.

Notions

• Stitch markers
• Scrap yarn or stitch holder

Gauge
34 sts and 46 rows = 4 in / 10 cm over stockinette stitch using US 1 / 2.25 mm needles, blocked.

32 sts and 36 rows = 4 in / 10 cm over colorwork pattern using US 2 / 2.75 mm needles, blocked.

Size & Finished Measurements
XS (S, M, L, XL)

Knitted sock circumference:
7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9) in / 17.75 (19, 20.25, 21.5, 22.75) cm

Will stretch to fit foot circumference:
7.5 (8, 8.5, 9, 9.5) in / 19 (20.25, 21.5, 22.75, 24) cm

This pattern has been pattern tested. For pattern support, please contact Erica at wildvioletfibers@gmail.com.