Qualifier Pattern for Sock Madness 18. This pattern is exclusive to the competition until around June 2024. For more information check out the Sockmadness forever group on Ravelry.

This cuff-down sock features a strong heel and Hydra scale patterning. Perfect for playing with colours. Pick a light, medium and dark yarn for a tonal pair. Or embrace the Hydra’s dangerous side and choose a wild multicoloured yarn for the central scale. 2 of the scales are formed from slip-stitch cables and the third using intarsia cables.

Hydrae are serpentine mythical beasts with 3 (or more) heads. They are known for their regenerative ability to grow 2 new heads when one is cut off. Hydrae are found in many MMORPGs and TTRPGs where their regenerative ability adds extra battle strategy.

Sizes
Extra Small, 56 stitches to fit foot circumference of approx 16.5 cm / 6 ½ in.
Small, 64 stitches, to fit foot circumference of approx 19 cm / 7 ½ in.
Medium, 72 stitches, to fit foot circumference of approx 21.5 cm / 8 ½ in.
Large, 80 stitches, to fit foot circumference of approx 24 cm / 9 ½ in.

Techniques
Knitting in the round, increases, decreases, slip stitches, reading and following a chart, cables, intarsia cables, stretchy-cast on and grafting

Notions
Removable stitch markers, needle for weaving in ends, cable needle and scissors

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